If you haven’t changed rear brake pads on a newer car recently, you might be surprised to find it can’t be done without special tools. It’s been probably 30 years since I replaced rear pads on a car, ...

Your brakes are one of the most important safety features on your car. That’s why keeping them in top shape — and regular brake replacement — is so important. Brakes, just like tires, naturally wear ...

When it comes to cars and car parts, a lot goes into sending you down the road and making sure you can come to a stop when you arrive at your destination. As you're probably aware, our vehicles rely ...

Like an oil change, replacing your car’s brake pads is a do-it-yourselfer’s rite of passage—the next scout badge, the hard-earned promotion, the leveling up of a wrencher. But not everyone has an ...

Your car is a big expensive machine that, over its life, will cost you a ton in maintenance. If you learn to do some of those jobs yourself, you can save a ton of cash. Replacing your brake pads, for ...

Modern motorcycle brakes need little in the way of maintenance, save for periodic fluid bleeding and occasional pad inspection or replacement. Changing pads is an easy afternoon job, and if you choose ...