Disc brakes resemble hand brakes on a bicycle, where pulling on the brake lever forces a plier-like device to squeeze rubber blocks against the rim of the wheel to stop the car. Drum brakes are a ...

The disc brake has become an almost ubiquitous component of the modern car. There's a good reason for that... A disc brake is an assembly that provides stopping power by clamping brake pads against a ...

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...

But are warped rotors a myth or possiblIlity? It's a phrase that's thrown around a lot nowadays, so we delve into the problem ...

We take a look at choices to get you through shortages and take your braking performance to the next level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

You might not give your car’s brakes much thought until they cause a problem, but there’s a whole world of things happening every time you press the brake pedal. Though most cars today come equipped ...

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 ...

Below, we'll take a look at some recent advancements in drum brake technology and a few EV's that use it, as well as a look ...

In our Tech Q&A series, we tackle cycling queries – no matter how trivial! – with insights from the BikeRadar team and trusted industry experts. This time, a reader wants to know if he can improve the ...

Stopping-distance regs were expected to drive adoption of air-disc brakes (ADBs), but it’s looking like concern over weight may be the bigger driver. “Fuel-economy regulations pose impressive ...

What is a hydraulic road brake? How well do they work? And how much do they weigh? A number of questions surround hydraulic road brakes in general and SRAM’s new models in particular. Here, BikeRadar ...