Held up by a passing train or just waiting at a traffic light, the Mercedes-Benz Brake Hold function is a convenient way to keep you safely stopped without h...
Held up by a passing train or just waiting at a traffic light, the Mercedes-Benz Brake Hold function is a convenient way to keep you safely stopped without h...
Having your brakes fail while driving can be a terrifying experience. We’ve compiled some tips to help you know what to do if your brakes go out.
Squeaky brakes can panic a driver, as brakes are arguably the most important safety feature in automobiles. Sometimes the concern is warranted, as the brakes are going bad. Other times, however, there may be nothing wrong at all.
Diagnose braking problems. Spongy feel/increased pedal travel? Find leaks in your braking system. This illustrated guide covers top problems with brakes.
Brake fluid is as vital to stopping a vehicle as engine oil is to keeping it going, but it doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. The recommended intervals for changing brake fluid are all over the board depending on the manufacturer, from as often as every two years to never. Really.
If you were asked when you should use your emergency brake, the most obvious answer would most likely be "in an emergency," it's right there in the name!
Auto mechanic for the last 49 years, Scotty Kilmer, shows you how to find out if your brake fluid needs changing. Often, it really doesn't need changing, and...
The Cottman Man Blog: Unsure if you need new brakes or not? Read on to learn how to identify brake issues and tell if your brake system is working properly!
The first thing to check, and by far the most common reason the light comes on, is kind of a "duh" moment.
Braking is a lost skill. With so many cars having anti-lock brakes (ABS), many people just slam on the brakes without making any other necessary adjustments. If you want to know how to brake and stop your car in the shortest distance...
Follow these simple steps to get the job done right.
Brakes are one of the more difficult areas of tuning inthe world of RC. There are multiple factors that come into play.
Understanding your car brakes means being more knowledgeable about your brake system during your next trip to the shop.
Brakes are the unsung heroes of performance. Everybody loves going fast, but slowing down is important too. There’s disk brakes, vented...
Rainy day? After you drive through a big puddle, tap your brake pedal lightly to dry the rotors.
Grinding Brakes We’ve all heard it—that grinding noise when you hit the brakes. What exactly does that noise mean, however, and what causes it? There are many reasons as to why your brakes are grinding, but no matter the reason, it’s always important to fix the issue as soon as possible to avoid vehicle damages and accidents. So, …
Every time you brake, you’re sending tons of energy into your brake pads, and pulling it away from the energy that gets your car moving again. The more efficiently you brake, and the better your brake pads, the more efficiently energy is used in your car, the less gas your car uses, and the less often you have to fill up.
Brakes are very important to your car, probably at the top of the list. If the lines become brittle or cracked, they need to be replaced.
Anything out of the ordinary is a reason to see if your car is in need of a brake pad replacement.
Want to do something to make the brakes on your car last longer? Then try out these tips to increase the lifetime of your brakes.