
Front Brakes vs Rear Brakes – What’s the Difference?
The front brakes vs rear brakes comparison has everything to do with friction and heat.
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The front brakes vs rear brakes comparison has everything to do with friction and heat.
Understanding your car brakes means being more knowledgeable about your brake system during your next trip to the shop.
Disc brake calipers come in two forms: floating and fixed. Get to know the difference between the two and why it matters.
Your nose is an effective detective. When chemical molecules are released, smells enter your nose, dissolve within a mucous membrane and are immediately transferred to your brain to decipher. However, not all odors are easily interpreted, including certain odd car smells that could signal an even greater problem…
Wouldn’t it be great if our cars told us when something is wrong? In a way, they already do. Modern cars have instrument panels with dozens of symbols and warning indicators. These notify you of basic issues, like the windshield washer fluid is low, as well as possibly dangerous problems. Cars make a lot of noise, but there are a few telltale noises that signal your brakes are the culprit…
While it might be obvious when you need to replace your brake pads, it might not always be so obvious determining if you need brake rotor replacement….
Brake pad sensors are important — here’s how they work.
Looking at disc brakes, have you ever wondered about brake pad size, shape and form? Most brake pads are shaped as a sector of a circle since brake rotors are circular, but what about slots, grooves or angles that are cut into them?
Planning to go on a road trip? Wondering how to prepare your car for a road trip? Here are things you can do before, during and after a journey.
Performance brake pads can help you stop just as quickly as your car accelerates — and we’ve got the details on how to upgrade.