Most modern cars no longer use rear drum brakes, so how come some still rely on them? There are trade-offs in terms of cost, durability, and performance.

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The brakes on your car are one thing you don’t want to put off fixing. Luckily, ...

Even if you are not that passionate about cars, but you drive regularly, you still need to know some basics about brakes. Yes, you press that pedal next to the accelerator, but what exactly happens ...

The focus on the new stopping distance standards might suggest that regulations are what drive research and development in the brake drum and rotor industry, but that is only a part of the story.

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...

Most modern cars stopped using drum brakes years ago, adopting disc brakes for their improved performance and heat resistance. Those sound like pretty good reasons, so you'd think they'd be just as ...

Thanks to the huge selection of aftermarket parts that are just a phone call away, building a trick truck that is safe and fun to drive is easier than ever. A great example of aftermarket components ...

Overheating brakes can be a recipe for disaster. Here's what causes this problem and what to do if you ever experience it yourself.