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 ...

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 ...

Bucking the V-8 trend in a classic Mustang, what if you happen to want an inline six? At Mustang Monthly, we like six-poppers for their underdog demeanor and buzzy persona. A six-in-a-row rocks with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your car's brake system is one of its most critical components. It should come as no surprise that the brake system is responsible for stopping your vehicle and keeping it stationary as long as your ...