Servicing brakes 25 years ago required few decisions other than choosing a mechanic. Disc and drum brakes used only two types of friction materials—semimetallic and asbestos. The mechanic simply ...

Lighter and sexier than steel rotors, you won’t appreciate carbon ceramic brakes’ ultimate party trick until you’ve owned a ...

disc and drum. Both types of brakes rely on hydraulic power and friction to stop your car, but they do so using distinct technology and have different levels of mechanical resistance. While drum ...

Rating disc against drum brakes has been an argument among some motorists and mechanics for a while now, with both groups finding themselves on the fence; influenced by their experiences.

In disc-brake systems, a caliper is a set of metal jaws that clamps down on a wheel’s brake disc, or rotor, when the driver applies the brakes. The caliper presses brake pads against either side ...

Leed Brakes and Summit Racing now offering 20 new rear disc brake conversion kits for 1979–1992 Mustangs starting as low as $699.95.

Screw the pin firmly in, and make sure the new pads are flush against the pistons. Before installing the caliper, use brake cleaner to clean the disc. Work on the carrier first using brake ...