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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Most of the muscle cars from the '60s and '70s can be modified to enable you to get the acceleration performance you want, but slowing them down may be another story. Even some of the most powerful ...