How Do Brakes and Clutches Work to Improve Vehicle Safety and Performance?

Master your brakes and clutches by following our complete guide! Get to know the numerous types, wear tips, service tips and ...
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How Do Exhaust Brakes Work On A Diesel Engine?

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...
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Cross-Drilled Disc Brake Rotors: Do They Really Work?

Cross-drilling brake rotors supposedly helps vent gases created when the resin bonding agents within the brake-pad material begin to break down at extreme temperatures. When this happens, the pedal ...
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Ceramic Vs. Organic Brake Pads: What's The Difference And Which Usually Wear Out Rotors Faster?

The brake pads are vital for safe driving and one of the car maintenance items you should probably check on. The system works like this: pressurized fluid is introduced through the brake lines into a ...

Should You Replace Brake Calipers When You Replace Rotors?

Generally, there's no need to replace the disc brake calipers during a routine pad replacement. You should only change the ...

Here's How MotoGP Brakes Work, As Told By Brembo Racing's Engineers

I chatted with one of Brembo Racing's dedicated MotoGP racing engineers about what goes into making sure every racer has top ...