Going faster is something we all aspire to. It's part of the genetic makeup of the car enthusiast to crave more and more horsepower in a never-ending quest to be faster. But is being faster just a ...

Some automakers are using brake-by-wire systems in their latest vehicles. Jason Fenske at Engineering Explained has the details on how these systems work. Brake-by-wire systems insert electronics into ...

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 ...

The brake system is designed to reduce speed and stop the vehicle. It also helps keep the car still when the engine is not working. This system requires regular service, which includes the “bleeding” ...

Modern vehicles tend to come equipped with more technologically advanced safety features than some owners are even aware of. While many of those systems can be pricey to repair when they malfunction, ...

One of the most accepted-as-everyday developments in new-car technology is ABS, or a car’s anti-lock braking system. It’s been around since the ’90s, though wasn’t considered mandatory equipment on ...

In any automotive braking system, the linchpin factor is pressure. When you press on the brake pedal in your car, for instance, pressurized brake fluid is distributed to the pistons in wheels, which ...

Brake-by-wire systems are becoming increasingly common for a variety of reasons. These systems are particularly useful in hybrids and EVs, where they allow the brake pedal to control both regenerative ...

The hardest part of disassembling the brakes is usually removing the drum. Some drums and most backing plates have inspection slots near the bottom (sometimes covered with a rubber plug or a steel ...

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 ...