This piece dives into the different types of “brake jobs” and the various options available for brake pads and rotors. What comes to mind when you hear the term “automotive performance?” Most people, ...

Most brake pads last between 25,000 and 70,000 miles, though some premium brands reach 100,000 miles. The average lifespan is ...

With road trips, long weekends, and daily drives to school and work, many motorists are preparing their vehicles for heavier road use. For owners of older ...

Since Project C4orce debuted in our April issue, we have been scouring the e-mails and snail-mail letters, and evaluating the suggestions and questions they contained. There's nothing like a survey, ...

You hear that high-pitched squeal every time you hit the brakes and immediately think “expensive repair.” But here’s the thing your mechanic probably never explained: that sound is intentional. Modern ...

One of the hardest working parts on a race car is the brakes. Maintenance of this part of our car is often an ongoing affair. Regardless, when the season is over, we need to do an evaluation, removal ...

Brake assist systems depend on vacuum pumps, which serve as essential components. Failures reduce brake performance, trigger fault detection codes, and affect vacuum-based systems. Regular maintenance ...

Your vehicle's braking system is arguably its most critical safety feature, and brake pads play a central role in bringing your car to a safe stop. Learning how to check brake pads regularly can save ...