Over the past 45 years I've performed brake jobs on everything from race cars to heavy-duty pickup trucks and motorcycles. While changing the brake shoes on a vehicle with drum brakes is more ...

You know that awful moment when your mechanic gives you that look and says, "Your brakes are shot"? Here's the dirty little secret: Those expensive replacements didn't have to happen so soon. The ...

The braking system is one of the most important but least glamorous parts of any vehicle - so what do you do if your brakes squeak? Generally, you can't see the braking system. Most don't do anything ...

Semi air brakes rely on compressors, reservoirs, dryers, valves, brake chambers, pushrods, and S-cams to move shoes or pads ...

Brake life can be affected by driving conditions. Get your brakes inspected at least once a year but do it more often if your driving activities warrant it. Few areas of vehicle maintenance are as ...