Disc brakes used to be found mainly on the front wheels of vehicles, with drum brakes at the rear. Today most passenger vehicles have disc brakes all around. Each brake has a flat steel disc — you ...

Dealing with car-related issues can be a challenging task. There are so many factors to consider, and the actual process of diagnosing the cause is a trial and error ...

Brake rotors are one of the most integral parts of a modern vehicle. Without them, you’re hitting a tree, a mail carrier, or Timmy’s dog Spot. Too often do we overlook brake rotor wear, only to the ...

Junior and Stoner are down to the final steps of getting the Silverado Square Body back in traffic, but before we get going, we want to make sure that the ‘87 Silverado will stop. This calls for a ...

The technician only mentioned that the brake pads were almost worn out and didn’t say a word about the brake disc. Old Wang, ...

Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc (rotor) ...

Pro-Cut says the new lathe can turn a disc replacement job that typically requires six hours into a 30-minute repair.

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 ...