We take stopping for granted in our vehicles now, but what was the first car model equipped with disc brakes as a standard ...

Your car brakes are an absolutely crucial part of your car’s performance. That’s why we’re always harping on you to get routine brake service, replace parts that need replacing, and to not ignore the ...

I know you don’t repair cars, but you must have a good sense of what is going wrong with today’s cars just from your readers.

The ability to stop is the most important feature your car has to offer. I know, Apple CarPlay is nice, but slowing down in a controlled fashion takes the cake. Over time, your brake system wears, and ...

I’ve made the mistake before of not letting my brakes cool down before working on my car, and the only thing it taught me is that the bite to my hand from the heat of the rotor meant that brakes get ...

The automotive experts at Goodyear Brakes released a useful guide for drivers to take better care of their vehicles during winter. The guide offers tips and solutions for assessing the health of ...

When I was in high school, my car brakes gave out on me while driving down a hill. My memories of the incident are hazy—I remember it as a few seconds that stretched on forever: frantically stomping ...

We rely on our cars to get us around safely, but brakes are part of a complex system that just might fail on the highway. If ...

Dear Car Talk: I drive a 2001 GMC Jimmy with about 230,000 miles. Recently, I drove it cross-country from New Orleans to Portland, Ore., with a U-Haul trailer in tow. We had a few problems, but we ...