CARS.COM — Subject to tremendous friction and heat, brake pads wear down and must be replaced as part of a car’s regular maintenance. In disc-brake systems, the brake pads are the friction material ...

In disc-brake systems, the brake pads are the friction material the caliper squeezes against the rotating disc, or rotor, to slow the wheel’s rotation and stop the car. In drum brakes, the pads are ...

Your car's brake system is one of its most critical components. It should come as no surprise that the brake system is responsible for stopping your vehicle and keeping it stationary as long as your ...

Q. What’s the difference between stopping dynamically and holding a load with power-off brakes? How do I correctly size a power-off brake? A. With dynamic stopping the brake must absorb the kinetic ...

Stopping and steering: the two most important things on any street rod. Happily, both systems have made great strides over the years and continue to improve. A quick look at how brakes have improved ...

I recently had to delve into the brakes on a trailer and was quite surprised at how they work. With all of the advances in technology, it’s a wonder that this method still exists as the majority of ...