Both Brembo and ZF are preparing a new, revolutionary brake-by-wire that uses electric motors to slow down your car.

In fact, steel is used to create many parts of your car’s braking system—including its brake rotors, brake calipers, and components of the all-important brake pad. The latter is largely ...

While the federal government sets performance standards for brake systems in new vehicles ... and the most expensive parts may not make your vehicle any safer than the standard part.