One reason that today's vehicles are the safest in history is that, since 1968, all vehicles come equipped with dual brake systems. Figure 14-1 shows a basic brake system with a brake booster, disc ...

We place emphasis on going faster and making more power, but how often do we address safe and effective stopping? Not often enough. We don't need to say this, but we will anyway-stopping is more ...

Most of us only think about our vehicles’ braking systems when there’s a problem: weird noises, stiff or spongy pedal, right or left pull, or even complete brake failure. All of these situations can ...

While it's not unusual for classic truck owners to talk about how much horsepower is under the hood of their haulers, seldom does anyone brag about brakes. And while most of us appreciate the feeling ...

The braking system is one of the most important but least glamorous parts of any vehicle — so what do you do if your brakes squeak?

A fully functioning brake system requires three scientific principles to work in tandem to stop your Pontiac: Friction, leverage, and hydraulics. We've gone over the ...

No matter how advanced we get with truck technology - be it emissions control, tracking devices, whatever - plain old brakes still remain the most crucial of components. Running loaded or empty, ...

The most important fluid in your car is perhaps the most ignored. This article is intended to give you both a sense of what you need to do to make sure your brake fluid is in good shape and will allow ...