Over time disc brake calipers and pistons can become dirty and less effective – find out how to keep them clean and working to their maximum potential with our step-by-step video guide. You’ll also ...

There are lots of things to love about old trucks, they certainly have vintage charm and look cool, but underneath the sheetmetal is a chassis that's just as vintage and not nearly as cool. Throw an ...

Bleeding your brakes means you can keep them working in tip-top condition without the hassle and expense of taking them to a repair shop. When your brakes get sluggish or the lever feel changes ...

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 ...

Bucking the V-8 trend in a classic Mustang, what if you happen to want an inline six? At Mustang Monthly, we like six-poppers for their underdog demeanor and buzzy persona. A six-in-a-row rocks with ...

In our continuing saga to build a daily driver '66 Slant Six Dart GT, it was time to ditch the drums for front disc brakes. The small 9-inch drums had to go. While they worked perfectly without ...

Taking the easy way to convert GM 14-Bolt from drum to disc brakes for greater stopping power when running big rubber. Jeremy Richmond was facing the same dilemma as many have when making wholesale ...

The new federal mandate requiring shorter stopping distances dictates more brake torque for the front axle of trucks and tractors. The regulation can be accommodated by bigger drums, but it may ...

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 ...