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.
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Changing brake pads isn’t as difficult as you might think. Here are some of the finer points of this DIY car repair.
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.
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?
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.
When considering disc brakes, drum brakes, electronic stability control and the anti-lock braking system, how do you test a brake master cylinder?
A brake parts cleaner should be used to clean your wheels. Here’s how to use it correctly to lengthen the life of your car’s brake parts.
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.
When you think about it, the idea that putting a small amount of pressure on a pedal could bring a speeding vehicle to a halt sounds a little ludicrous. Luckily, we’ve developed braking systems that do exactly that (and more). One key to good brakes is surprisingly small: the brake bleeder screw. Do you know how to use it and what it does for you?