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) ...

QUESTION: I have a 1989 Ford F-350 dually. The rear brake cylinder is leaking and I am going to replace it. The brake shoes are not very worn, however they have brake fluid on them. Can I clean the ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...

Even if you aren't a mechanic, there are ways you can tell there's something wrong with your vehicle. Here's what to listen for when you have brake problems.

Over the past 45 years I've performed brake jobs on everything from race cars to heavy-duty pickup trucks and motorcycles. While changing the brake shoes on a vehicle with drum brakes is more ...

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 ...

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...

Brakes are an important component of your car, as they allow you to stop safely and in time. However, brake components wear over time, especially brake pads in the case of disc brakes and brake shoes ...