It takes a very good non-hydraulic disc brake to impress us, but Avid manage it with the latest iteration of their BB7 mechanical brake. Other than a smidge more modulation – something we actually ...

Rotors that are below the minimum thickness recommended by the manufacturer need to be replaced, and some warped rotors may need to be swapped out too.

The brake system is essential for road safety, so you shouldn’t really skimp on maintenance. Learning how to change brake pads, DIY-style, can save you a significant amount of cash and help you be ...

IGN knows one of the worst things about having a hot car is the amount of money you have to shell out each month to keep it. Small routine things like oil changes and stuff you should do yourself will ...

Modern motorcycle brakes need little in the way of maintenance, save for periodic fluid bleeding and occasional pad inspection or replacement. Changing pads is an easy afternoon job, and if you choose ...

You approach a traffic light, tap the brakes, hear a shriek that sounds like a screaming fox, and suddenly your day gets interesting. The shop says you need new pads at all four wheels. You're ...

Brake pads are among the most crucial components of a car that are considered normal wear items to maintain. Since brake pads create the friction that helps slow your car down when you press the left ...

The wretched screech of your car's brakes is a special kind of public embarrassment. It's a piercingly loud, aurally offensive reminder at every stop sign or slowdown that one of your car's crucial ...