You don’t have to be the sharpest tool on the tree or the brightest bulb in the drawer to figure out that the brake is a ...

Vehicle duty cycles, type of operation, drivers, inspection practices and weather all play a part in establishing good brake maintenance procedures. Brake maintenance, particularly maintenance ...

Most would agree that brakes are the most important feature of your car—but do you know how to detect when there’s a problem with your brakes, or how to do a maintenance check on your brake system?

Disc brakes work using a simple system: brake pads contained within the caliper (the clamp-like object around the brake rotor, or disc) apply pressure to the rotor and slow the car when you press the ...

How do you gauge the effectiveness of your brake maintenance program? It’s a tricky question because there are so many factors to consider. Cost is certainly a factor. Excessive equipment downtime ...

Every once in a while your brakes need to be tended to. We made a step-by-step guide on how to do general brake maintenance for just the occasion. We addressed the issue of brakes, knowing how ...

Generally, there's no need to replace the disc brake calipers during a routine pad replacement. You should only change the ...

When you start talking brakes and trucking safety, there’s good news to be had. For starters, mandates put in place several years ago (see sidebar) significantly beefed up the stopping power of both S ...

Maintaining your e-bike’s brakes is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient rides. Regular upkeep not only enhances ...

Brakes remain the No. 1 culprit for out-of-service violations for Class 8 trucks, and preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system is vital to avoid violations and downtime, industry experts said.