This animation demonstrates the basics of hydraulic disc and drum brakes in action. As the brake pedal is pressed, the piston in the master cylinder sends pressure (via the brake lines) to the wheel ...

Gettin' WiredQ.I have a '34 Ford coupe with a Flathead and early running gear. The brakes are '40 Ford all the way around. I've been driving the car in the same condition for several years and decided ...

Despite the near-dominance of disc brakes on modern road bikes, many rim brake wheelset options are still available for road bikes aftermarket – and you don’t have to compromise on modern features.

When it comes to making a car slow down, for the last few decades pretty much every car on the road has used the same idea: a brake disc mounted to the axle with calipers that press high-friction pads ...

When it comes to cars, the brake system is one of the most vital components. Virtually all modern automotive brake systems work using hydraulic brake fluid to generate the pressure necessary to ...