Back in the November of 2002 issue of KIT CAR we published an article describing the assembly techniques used with the installation of a pair of aftermarket front disc brakes. At that time we tried to ...

Pump and pray-that's what we think every time we have to stop quickly in our '68 GTX clone, thanks to the factory's barely adequate 10-inch drum brakes. It seems no matter how often you adjust or ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The brakes on your car are one thing you don’t want to put off fixing. Luckily, ...

Drum brakes, shown in Figure 14-5, are the oldest type of brakes still on the road. Their main advantage is that they require less hydraulic pressure to stop your vehicle because the brake shoes tend ...

Disc brakes resemble hand brakes on a bicycle, where pulling on the brake lever forces a plier-like device to squeeze rubber blocks against the rim of the wheel to stop the car. Drum brakes are a ...

Your brakes are your car’s most important safety system, yet they’re often neglected until something goes wrong. Knowing how to inspect, maintain, and replace brake components can save you money and ...

In the continuing saga of Project Large Marge, our 1973 Mustang coupe, it’s time to put some serious stopping power on the car. The goal with this car is to have a nice driver, but also a car capable ...

Your car's brake system is one of its most critical components. It should come as no surprise that the brake system is responsible for stopping your vehicle and keeping it stationary as long as your ...

As you can see in Figure 15-3, you have to remove a bunch of stuff to get to a drum brake. The steps here explain how to do so and what to look for when you finally get to your brakes. Caution: ...