In an era when disc brakes have pretty much displaced drum brakes, it's a bit of a shock that the Audi Q4 E-Tron has drums.

Barring the engine itself, brakes are the most important parts of your car. Here's what to know about the two most common kinds of brakes: disc and drum.

If you're interested in learning more about how to check disc brake pads and drum brake shoes without removing the wheels, stick around. Here's how it's done. Read more: 6 Ways To Use Your Car's ...

Even if it came to be, basically, at around the same time as the drum brake system, the disc had to go a longer way before getting a place in the spotlight and being seen suitable for large-scale use.

Air in the brake system can make your brake pedal feel spongy and vague. You should flush the fluid every two or three years, which is a relatively easy two-person project.

Your car definitely has a parking brake that's meant to keep it from moving when you don't want it to, but do you know how the parking brake actually works?

Effective brake maintenance and advanced shop and on-board technologies can help lower costs, improve safety and eliminate ...

In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both.

The rear brake pads do not need to be replaced as often as the front pads due to two factors. First, the rear brakes are usually a drum-type and have a longer service life. Secondly, with the same ...

Drivers can expect to pay $115 to $300 for brake pad replacement. Out-Of-Round Drum. In vehicles with drum brakes, out-of-round drums can cause pedal pulsation and vibration when the brakes are ...

In an era when disc brakes have pretty much displaced drum brakes, it's a bit of a shock that the Audi Q4 E-Tron has drums. And it's not alone. Here's why.