For the fastest racing cars, brake discs may be drilled with between 1,000 and 1,100 holes at the front and 900 at the rear.

Another commonality of the (pre-1988) 14-bolt is drum brakes. Unlike disc brakes, drum setups hold heat inside a contained drum assembly. With little or no air flowing over critical areas where ...

We update the brakes on a '93 Cadillac Coupe De Ville by swapping out the old drum brakes for a disc brake conversion from a '96 SS Impala.

We take you through the process of a rear disc brake conversion on this 1964 Chevy C10.

While most consumer vehicles will opt for disc brakes these days, commercial vehicles are still opting for the older drum ...

Disc brake calipers may be installed in either a leading or trailing position on the rotor, but does it really make a difference in braking performance?

If you’re the sort of cyclist who favors simple, serviceable, and durable equipment, you'll agree that the industry’s abandonment of rim brakes is a monumental loss.

The brake rotors are an important part of the disc brake system found in most modern cars. Many vehicles have disc brakes on the front and drum brakes in the rear, while others have four-wheel ...

Air disc brakes are a hit with drivers, and they can be a hit with the bean counters and maintenance staff too as long as you don't get behind on the inspection intervals.

If you’re a bike geek and aren’t turned off by disc brakes, Cyclocross Magazine has a ton of cyclocross product news in store for you this week. At NAHBS 2013, we got our first up-close-and-personal ...