Over time disc brake calipers and pistons can become dirty and less effective – find out how to keep them clean and working to their maximum potential with our step-by-step video guide. You’ll also ...

The disc brake has become an almost ubiquitous component of the modern car. There's a good reason for that... A disc brake is an assembly that provides stopping power by clamping brake pads against a ...

More than ever, high-performance enthusiasts want well-rounded performance cars. Raw, straight-line acceleration in isolation is no longer adequate, if it ever was. In recent months, HOT ROD has ...

Brakes have to be one of the most important parts of a bike. A pair of well set up and suitable brakes for the sort of riding you’re doing can, believe it or not, help you ride faster. How to bed in ...

We talked about the wide world of disc brakes in our previous look at brake systems. Now let’s jump into the dark arts of drum brakes. Because there are generally more moving parts with a drum brake ...

The case for using air disc brakes (ADB) on trailers is pretty strong, but it’s not a slam dunk. They do offer better performance, but standard drum brakes already do a perfectly adequate job. The ...

Serious hot rodders love vintage speed and high-performance equipment. When you look at the "wish lists" of nostalgia rodders, you'll find exotic parts like real "block letter" Edelbrock finned heads, ...