Welcome to the Nürburgring, where traction is optional and overboost is deadly. In today’s lap, I’m behind the wheel of a ...

When power meets the ‘Ring… and grip checks out. This lap in a Stage 2 tuned BMW M140i wasn’t supposed to be dangerous — but ...

Because brake fluid is hygroscopic, it's designed to absorb water and moisture, reducing its boiling point and increasing the likelihood of brake fade. Lastly, braking power is lost when you drive ...

Brake fade, explained. you & your car. Brake fade, explained. RICHARD RUSSELL. Special to The Globe and Mail. Published May 26, 2012. This article was published more than 12 years ago.

Alongside well-known letters like P, R, and D on an automatic gear shifter, some cars also have things like L or 1. What is ...

For an illustration of brake fade, one need only look at how the stock brakes performed in the 90-to-0-mph test. The first stop (317 feet) was between 9 and 20 feet longer than what the brake kits ...

From the Archive: The difference between a good set of brakes and an inferior one may come down to fade resistance. We perform comprehensive brake tests on mainstream sedans, luxury SUVs, and ...

Brake Fade—Brake fade occurs when the brakes get too hot, such as after repeated hard stops. The driver notices it as increased pedal travel and/or increased pedal effort.

In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both.

I'm not heavy and as such I don't experience brake fade. Instead, what I notice is that long, steep, and repeated descents cause the brake rotors to warp from the heat.

There are four general types of brake pads for cars and trucks: Semimetallic: This formula, containing about 30 to 65 percent metal, typically includes chopped steel wool or wire, iron powder ...