If you find one of your brakes is sticking, there could be any number of reasons why. We take a look to see what the causes ...
The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...
Well, congratulations, Kent. You’ve just written to a third mechanic who can’t find anything wrong with it. But I’ll give you a few ideas for your fourth mechanic. I’m going to assume that your ...
Brakes locking up without warning? Congratulations, you've just experienced the automotive equivalent of your pants getting caught on a doorknob. One minute you're cruising along, singing off-key to ...
It's funny how we spend so much time working on race cars, yet some parts are almost universally undermaintained. Brake calipers definitely fall into that category. Maybe you have a good set of racing ...
I have a 2002 Acura RSX. A year ago I had all four rebuilt calipers, pads and rotors done at my local shop. Since then, I have had my front pads replaced twice, once under warranty as one of the new ...
In this in-depth article, we’ll look at some telltale brake warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored. If the braking system in your vehicle is healthy and functioning properly, it should be virtually ...
I got an instant email off the recent column that I wrote about squeaky brakes in a car that was left in the garage for two months. The reader, who owns a subcompact car, is asking if it’s okay to ...
Two mechanics couldn’t find anything wrong with my non-functional parking brake. Well, congratulations, Kent. You’ve just written to a third mechanic who can’t find anything wrong with it. But I’ll ...