How To Paint Brake Calipers
Want to learn how to paint brake calipers? Painted brake calipers are an easy way to add a bit of “pop” to your ride without much effort. As with any … Continue Reading How To Paint Brake Calipers
Brake Systems: Understanding Your Car’s Calipers and Wheel Cylinders
When you step on the brake pedal, the brake actuators grip onto the rotor or drum to create enough friction to slow the car down.
What Is a Brake Proportioning Valve?
The brake proportioning valve is a key part of your brake system. It controls the pressure between your front and rear brakes.
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.
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.
What Is a Brake Bleeder Screw?
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?
The Disc Brake Caliper: What It Is And How It Works
The brake caliper is a critical part of your car’s braking system. Here’s a look at how it works and some signs it needs your attention.
How to Fix Squeaky Brakes
Learn how to fix squeaky brakes at home by inspecting the rotor, calipers and pads.