What are the advantages of disc brakes vs drums? For some, this question might seem obvious. But we want to go a little deeper than the typical surface-level analysis of disc vs drum brakes and maybe ...
Drum brakes have a bad reputation, and they’re usually the first things to hit the swap meet pile. Early C2 Corvettes were only available with drum brakes, but they worked adequately, thanks to larger ...
Your car brakes are an absolutely crucial part of your car’s performance. That’s why we’re always harping on you to get routine brake service, replace parts that need replacing, and to not ignore the ...
If your brake pads are worn down and in need of replacement, you might need to replace your rotors as well. But there are ...
Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc (rotor) ...
DS E-Tense Performance concept tests regenerative brakes as sole mode of deceleration, instead of disc brakes. The concept is built around the brand's Formula E car, producing 815 hp and 5900 lb-ft of ...
In your car, it is more important to be able to stop than it is to go fast. Whether you’re driving a rather tame sedan, or a fully modded muscle car, you have to have absolute trust that the brakes ...
You might not give your car’s brakes much thought until they cause a problem, but there’s a whole world of things happening every time you press the brake pedal. Though most cars today come equipped ...