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 ...

Disc brake pads are a consumable component on your bike, and it goes without saying it’s important to keep them in good condition. Low-power braking, an ear-scraping howl when braking in the dry (it's ...

Over time disc brake calipers and pistons can become dirty and less effective – find out how to keep them clean and working to their maximum potential with our step-by-step video guide. You’ll also ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If you're contending with squeaky brakes, one of the first things you should do is ...

When the car is sluggish, the wheels are difficult to roll, the wheel rims are unusually hot or burning, the brake pedal ...

You can't escape friction. The force that resists motion between two objects that are in contact with one another exhibits itself all over the place: in between your engine's rod bearings and its ...

As the performance benefits of air disc brake technology continue to gain the confidence of the commercial vehicle industry, fleets and drivers that have already adopted air disc brakes are seeing ...

CARS.COM — If you have the know-how to do your own brake work or know someone who does and is willing to share their expertise for free, the do-it-yourself approach to replacing brake pads and rotors ...