Semi-truck retarders are an important aspect of big rigs, helping them to reach reasonable speeds without relying solely on ...

When brakes get hot, they tend to lose their effectiveness thanks to a phenomenon called “fade.” This can happen for a number of reasons, one of which is the overheating of the brake pads and ...

Brake pressure switch turning into a heater under the hood? It's a simple problem with a simple fix. It was pretty scary seeing smoke coming from under the hood though.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), external said the fractured axle was probably caused by an overheated bearing, but it could not determine what caused it to overheat. No-one was ...