Our favorite tweak for squeaks relies on a different principle: Instead of using shims or lubricants to decouple the pad from ...

‘Disc brakes have improved even more now ... It was about being able to stop the car from, say, 180mph down the Mulsanne. With the drum brakes most would fade and you’d end up going down ...

You can save hundreds of dollars by replacing the pads and rotors yourself. And it only requires a few cheap tools.

Brake discs may not always be top of mind when it comes to car maintenance, but they play a crucial role in ensuring your safety on the road. By staying on top of regular checks, keeping an eye out ...

Servicing brakes 25 years ago required few decisions other than choosing a mechanic. Disc and drum brakes used only two types of friction materials—semimetallic and asbestos. The mechanic simply ...

A clever departure from both normal disc practice and Porsche's past discs, the Ate brake features a hand-operated drum brake nestling within the normal-looking disc. Meanwhile, the "standard ...