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 ...

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 ...

Did you know that when you’re doing an engine overhaul, you also should take the time to tune up the engine brake? Ad Loading... Too often, the fleet or repair shop gets wrapped up in the engine ...

If you've replaced brake lines on your car, you'll need to "bleed" your brakes so they'll work properly again--here's how to do it. If you’ve replaced brake lines on your car, or believe that air has ...

I used to fear working on the brake systems of my vehicles because of how vital they are in avoiding becoming one with other cars on the road. If you don’t have knowledge on your side along with some ...

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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As far as automotive maintenance goes, brake repair and replacement tend to be near the top of the list, both in importance and ease of work.

This quick how-to guide will help you inspect and replace the brake lines on your auto. If your car has low brake fluid levels (see “Checking Brake Fluid”), it usually means that there’s a leak ...

Air brake systems are made up of many separate parts, all of which must be in good condition to provide reliable operation. Inspections catch problems early. In addition to visual driver inspections, ...

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 ...