If your car has low brake fluid levels (see “Checking Brake Fluid”), it usually means that there’s a leak somewhere in your wheel cylinders or your brake lines, which are the lines that run underneath ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This past week, I replaced rotted-out brake lines under my landlord's $1 Oldsmobile, and let me just say: It was total hell. I wrenched in my ...

Replacing the brake technology in your vehicle fleet is a decision with ramifications beyond just the cost of the repair. There are other factors for maintenance managers and drivers to consider: ...

In an ideal setting where the sky's the limit in terms of budget and labor costs, replacing the brake rotors or brake discs when changing the brake pads is highly recommended. The brake rotors in your ...

Drum brakes have been around a long time, but they’re not irrelevant yet. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has them, the 2022 Hyundai Accent SE has them, and even Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.4 crossover has ...

Safety is of the utmost importance for any vehicle, but even more so when it is your kid's first "cool car." Up until now, we have been focusing on making the Project Father-and-Son 1969 Mustang ...

General Motors will not have to replace brake lines on 1.8 million older pickup trucks and SUVs, some of which developed severe rust that caused the brakes to fail, the government's safety agency ...

If you want to keep your car in top shape, you need to keep up with your auto service requirements. Whether it's replacing the brake pads, changing the engine oil, or cleaning the air filters, these ...

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.

Last month we wrote a story on replacing brake lines with pre-bent and flared units. While that story covered installation tips, there was no bending or flaring involved. Since we know making your own ...