Brake technology has come a long way in the last 20 years, and the aftermarket is really catching up to the level of performance offered in modern vehicles. Today's high-performance braking systems ...

Modern automotive disc brake designs share common features. The primary components are a rotor and caliper. The rotor attaches to the wheel hub and rotates at the same speed as the wheel and tire ...

New sensor technology from SAF-Holland integrates with telematics systems to give fleets continuous insight into air disc brake condition.

In the early days of the automobile, there weren't really prescribed ways of doing things the way there are now. Auto manufacturers frequently experimented with a variety of new technologies to gain a ...

Porsche's existing wheel hubs all used the drum brake as an integral part of the corner, mounting the wheel on its face in a "wide five" bolt pattern. Because of the company's engineering expertise ...

With the abundance of aftermarket brake companies coming out with attractive disc brake packages that perform as good as, or in most cases better than stock drum brakes, there's no excuse to overlook ...

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 ...

Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options ...

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; drum brakes are ...

Air disc brakes require minimal routine maintenance. Most of the moving parts are internal. Brake pads will often last for the first life of a tractor. Photos: Jim Park Better stopping power is ...

When choosing a car, safety is considered an essential factor as buyers feel that braking performance matters greatly. Many models use disc brake system on all four wheels, providing excellent braking ...