Today, most vehicles have four-wheel disc brakes. Others have disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels. You should check disc brakes (see Figure 15-6) and disc brake linings ...

When it comes to cars, the brake system is one of the most vital components. Virtually all modern automotive brake systems work using hydraulic brake fluid to generate the pressure necessary to ...

If you're like most people, you're usually aware of only one part of your brake system: the brake pedal. You're so familiar with it, in fact, that you can probably tell if something's different just ...

When you start talking brakes and trucking safety, there’s good news to be had. For starters, mandates put in place several years ago (see sidebar) significantly beefed up the stopping power of both S ...

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 ...

Imagine having a brand new truck sidelined during a roadside inspection because the inspector didn't understand what he was looking at . That happened more than once as the first of the ...

Rockwell axles have always been desirable off-road. They are relatively inexpensive, and replacement or upgraded parts are readily available, making them great candidates for fitting big tires under ...