Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options ...

In this column, we’ll look at the similarities and differences between disc brakes and rim brakes, and explain why you might want to choose one over the other.

This week the UCI announced the continued testing of disc brakes in professional cycling for 2016, with men and women allowed to use the new braking technology on the road from January 1. If this ...

The first year for disc brakes on GM products was 1967. Almost all cars before then had four-wheel drums. Discs were introduced as an option on passenger cars from '67-72.

In this video, I showcase my first brake disc knife with a larger handle, featuring a cleaver style design inspired by viewer ...

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.

We all know that there are big-brake kits out there that can stop your first-gen on a proverbial dime. Besides huge price tags, the other issue, especially for those who want a more classic look ...

The first disc brake rotors were one-piece castings somewhat similar to the one-piece rotors specified on most cars and trucks, and many aftermarket applications today.

Disc brakes of course are not capable of mass murder but they do represent an advancement in technology. It all began in the motor industry, where disc brakes were first developed way back in the ...

Disc brakes were hardly a new technology in 1962, as Jaguar and Dunlop had tested the concept in the crucible of motorsport as early as a decade prior at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Up to this point ...