One reason that today's vehicles are the safest in history is that, since 1968, all vehicles come equipped with dual brake systems to ensure that if one set of brakes fails, the other set can still ...

Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of ...

CARS.COM — If you have the know-how to do your own brake work or know someone who does and is willing to share their expertise for free, the do-it-yourself approach to replacing brake pads and rotors ...

A hissing sound when braking indicates a vacuum leak in your car's brake system, requiring immediate inspection and repair to ...

Question:I am having a problem with my 2001 Corvette. The antilock braking system (ABS) and the brake lights are on. I have a code reader and have tried to diagnose the problem. I am having a ...

When your car’s brakes are new, slowing down is effortless, and the pedal feels solid. No hesitation, no inconsistencies in the system as the driver’s foot presses toward the floor. Unfortunately, ...

Drum brakes, shown in Figure 14-5, are the oldest type of brakes still on the road. Their main advantage is that they require less hydraulic pressure to stop your vehicle because the brake shoes tend ...