More than ever, high-performance enthusiasts want well-rounded performance cars. Raw, straight-line acceleration in isolation is no longer adequate, if it ever was. In recent months, HOT ROD has ...

Disc brake caliper position on the rotor has little effect on real-world brake efficiency—as long as the bleed screws end up at 12 o'clock. Disc brake calipers may mount on the rotor "in lead" or "in ...

Not happy with your car or truck's braking performance? It might be time for a new set of brake calipers. Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite ...

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 car brakes are an absolutely crucial part of your car’s performance. That’s why we’re always harping on you to get routine brake service, replace parts that need replacing, and to not ignore the ...

Press a pedal and your car stops, but how? The mechanisms that control a vehicle’s brakes are explained in this simple article. Most drivers understand how their brakes work in the simplest of terms: ...

You're pulling up to a stop sign and your car shakes when braking. As you apply the brakes your car begins to jiggle and shake like it's going over a long patch of corrugated iron. But it's not going ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Conventional car brakes serve only one purpose—stopping the car. They are such an essential part of the car, yet hold a ...