Not all cars came equipped with disk brakes on both axles and if you own an older car, like a 2000 Toyota Corolla we’ll see in the tutorial, it’s almost certain that you have drum brakes for the rear ...

We have to give the tried and proven drum brake a lot of credit, as it has gotten the job done since its creation more than a century ago. The downside to drum brakes, however, is simple to understand ...

If there’s anything Chevy mechanics have learned through the years it’s that a Corvette is just a little bit harder to work on than a garden variety Chevrolet, and it’s for a number of reasons: ...

Auto repair is costly. There is no way to get around that without enrolling in technical school and spending years learning the trade to hone the skills to do it yourself. Even then, industry and ...

Brake pads are some of the most important components of a car, but many people don't know the basics of brake maintenance, the symptoms of worn brakes or when to replace brake pads. They're ...

A: New brakes pads are generally about 10-12 millimeters thick. At 3 millimeters the brakes are just about worn out and should be replaced. Replacing the front and rear brakes at the same time may ...

Brake job proficiency is a sort of status symbol among do-it-yourself truckers, indicating a grade of mechanical expertise that commands awe among greenhorns and respect from seasoned professionals.

Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc (rotor) ...

Disc brakes: Ya gotta love ’em. Here’s a general primer on how to assess and change your pads. So you can love ‘em even more. Checking the condition of your disc-brake pads should be a regular part of ...

The brake system is one of the most critical components of your vehicle, and brake fluid is probably something that is overlooked or not thought of enough. How often you need to change your car’s ...