You might not think much about your vehicle's brakes, other than to notice when they begin to stop, well, stopping your car. Or, you might notice that they start to squeak, feel loose, or develop some ...

What causes brake fade? It’s simple physics. Brakes are energy converters. Engines burn fuel to create kinetic energy (motion). To stop, brakes convert all that motion back into thermal energy (heat) ...

Below, we'll take a look at some recent advancements in drum brake technology and a few EV's that use it, as well as a look ...

“Everyone worries about pads because you can see them wear down. But that bottle of brake fluid quietly absorbs water, lowers its boiling point and can betray you at the worst possible moment. Brake ...

A riding lawn mower is very useful for taking care of a large yard, but you have to make sure to take good care of it, like ...

Round, fuzzy sheets of fabric. Initially, the stack of carbon fiber looks like something the cat hacked up, rather than a crucial component of a race car. At Brembo's motorsport workshop in Curno, ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of more than 60,000 bicycles due to a crash hazard.

If you have a drum-style parking brake, it’s likely that the lever that actuates the brake — the one that the cable pulls on — is rusted and locked up. If it’s stuck, he can try to work it free and ...

Before I was a journalist, I spent a year or so working as a florist for one of the top boutiques in Auckland. This short-lived jaunt came to an end when I realised it was unrealistic for me ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a friend pointed out how often I talk over other people, I’ve been working to rein in this bad habit. In my personal life, this has gone well. At work, it’s been harder. I’m ...