There is no use firing up the engine of your car or truck and going somewhere if you can’t stop when you get there. That may lead you to believe that the brakes are more important than the ...

Going fast is important. I mean what would racing be without speed? But on the other side of the coin, going fast will end in dramatic fashion if you aren't able to safely set your car for each corner ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2015 -- Friction, the force that slows down objects as they slide across a surface, can save lives when car brakes are slammed. Yet despite its obvious importance, no one ...

Electric cars are known for regenerative braking, so it is easy to assume the friction brakes enjoy a quiet life. The real picture is more complicated. Many EVs place sudden, heavy loads on their pads ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by Silverback HD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource courtesy of our partnership with Silverback HD, ...

All street-legal brake pads sold in the U.S. feature DOT-mandated friction codes and other data marked right on the parts. That's important info because the higher a brake pad's coefficient of ...

Steel brake lines look fantastic but also offer a more firm feel to the brake pedal. This happens because the rubber brake line first expands a bit as you press down on the brake pedal. It takes a ...

Your car's brake system is one of its most critical components. It should come as no surprise that the brake system is responsible for stopping your vehicle and keeping it stationary as long as your ...