How to spot brake lag before it becomes a problem

Brake lag can turn your car into a death trap if you don't address it in a timely manner. Here's how to spot it before it ...
autoweek

Braking Bad? Here’s What You Need to Fix Your Brakes

The ability to stop is the most important feature your car has to offer. I know, Apple CarPlay is nice, but slowing down in a controlled fashion takes the cake. Over time, your brake system wears, and ...
Chicago Tribune

Air in brakes major problem for Corvette

Q. I have a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, and I just got done replacing all four brake calipers and installing all-new pads and a rebuilt master cylinder. Great care was taken to make sure all air was bled ...
Morning Overview on MSN

How to properly bed brakes, and what happens if you don't

Brake bedding sounds like a niche track-day ritual, but it is one of the simplest ways to make everyday stopping safer, ...
AutoGuide

Why Does My Car Pull Right When Braking?

When a car drifts, it’s often misdiagnosed as an alignment issue but it could be your brakes. Learn what causes this problem and how to spot it. Brakes have several means of telling drivers that they ...
NPR

Investigation Opened Into Prius Brake Problems

The Transportation Department said Thursday it will investigate brake problems in the 2010 Toyota Prius after the automaker acknowledged a defect and its recent recall of several of its most popular ...
GM Authority

GM Issues TSB On Chevy Express And GMC Savana Over Faulty Brake Calipers

General Motors has issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) on the 2021 model year Chevy Express and GMC Savana utility vans over an issue related to the front and rear brake calipers. The problem: ...
CCJ

Brake adjustment errors can lead to OOS violations or worse

The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by Silverback HD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with Silverback HD ...
Consumer Reports

Acura MDX and TLX and Honda Pilot Recalled for Brake Problems

The problem: An improperly manufactured brake-pedal assembly may allow the pedal to slide side to side. That could prevent the driver from applying the brakes when they intend, or let the driver ...
Motor Trend

Curing Tire & Wheel Fitment Problems with Narrow Disc Brakes

Stance is a big part of giving your Chevy the right look, but sometimes we make sacrifices in the process. For our early Chevelle project car we nailed the stance with about 4 inches of total drop up ...
Electrek

Remember that awesome WideWheel electric scooter? There may be a brake problem

The popular Mercane WideWheel electric scooter may have an issue with its rear brake. After urging from the sole US distributor of the scooter, the Korean manufacturer is investigating to determine ...