The technology, known as hydraulic brake-by-wire, removes the mechanical link between the brake system and the brake pedal. The system works by forcing the brake pads against the rotating brake disc ...

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 ...

The old saying goes, "It's better to stop short, than not to stop at all." Okay, we just made that up, but it applies perfectly to this story's topic: better brakes. In the past we've shown you how to ...

With the widespread adoption of ABS, EBS and advanced pneumatic control systems, the performance of air brake components is now more critical than ever.

Few things on a race car are as regularly underappreciated as the brake system. Yes, stock car racing is about going fast, but that's all the way around the track, not just the straightaway. The best ...

We usually don’t even think twice about adding lift kits along with larger tires and wheels to our Jeeps, but bigger and heavier rolling stock can wreak havoc on braking performance. In most cases, it ...

Disc brake bike: The rectangular box placed near the front brake lever is the brake fluid reservoir. It stores the hydraulic ...

Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options ...

The brake system was developed at ZF's development centers in China, the USA, and Germany for the global market. New Delhi: At its Next Generation Mobility Day in Shanghai, ZF presented a new, purely ...

The K-member from Dagel's Rod N Truck was designed for mounting a Corvette master cylinder underneath the seat. Chad wanted to relocate the master cylinder to a more accessible spot and install a ...