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Brake booster from a 1990 Geo Storm GSi.

Posted July 6, 2021 Know How

How Does A Brake Booster Work?

A brake booster helps bring your vehicle to a safe stop. There are three types of systems with various ways of slowing your vehicle. Learn more here.

A brake caliper of a car as seen with the wheel removed.

Posted May 5, 2021 Maintenance

How To Maintain Brake Calipers

Your brakes are the most important safety feature on your car. Learn here what brake calipers do and how to keep them in top shape.

Posted September 29, 2020 Maintenance

When Do You Need to Bleed Brakes?

Your brake system can get air bubbles inside. While you can fix it, there is also a way to prevent it. Learn why and how to bleed brakes.

Have you thought about a brake pad change lately?

Posted September 14, 2020 Know How

Performing A Brake Pad Change: The When and How

Changing brake pads isn’t as difficult as you might think. Here are some of the finer points of this DIY car repair.

Posted August 18, 2020 Featured

How to Clean Brake Rotors

If there’s one thing you want your brakes to be, it’s dependable. Good brakes are important no matter what you drive and need to be maintained no matter how much of a DIY mechanic you fancy yourself to be. Learning how to clean brake rotors and staying on top of it is an easy way to help maintain your brake system’s safety.

Posted July 24, 2020 Know How

Your ABS Brake System: What Does it Do, Exactly?

If you drive a car equipped with an ABS brake system, what exactly is it and what does it do? Also, should you drive any differently?

Posted July 6, 2020 Know How

The Secrets Behind Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking systems are the key behind electric and hybrid tech. Here’s a closer look at how they charge the battery while slowing the vehicle.