The mechanic simply replaced the old pad or shoe with the same ... through a computer program to compare brake performance with federal standards for new vehicles. The BEEP approval seals appear ...

You can save hundreds of dollars by replacing the pads and rotors yourself. And it only requires a few cheap tools.

“Now you need new pads, new rotors and possibly new calipers ... also adds wear to your poor, old brake pads. Softer brake-lining materials, such as organics, tend to wear down faster ...

Air in the brake system can make your brake pedal feel spongy and vague. You should flush the fluid every two or three years, ...

In the old days, the mechanic would employ a machine ... Here is how much you can expect to pay for new brake pads and rotors ...