Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV was recently seen at a track day suffering a brake fire. This isn’t the first time Xiaomi has had issues ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The problem is that a lot of people don’t realize what they’re sacrificing for those low prices, and the fact that automotive ...

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 ...

In our testing, air disc brakes showed a 12% improvement by reducing the stopping distance to roughly 200 ft., and some of our testing showed up to an almost 75-ft. difference when drum brake fade ...