Hyundai faces backlash after an Ioniq 5 N owner claims the brand is blocking DIY brake repairs. Hyundai owner claims the ...

Electric vehicles are, generally, mechanically simpler than gas-burning cars. But maintaining them can be annoyingly ...

An EV owner says he couldn’t even change his own brake pads, reigniting the Right to Repair debate in the electric era ...

As you can see in Figure 15-3, you have to remove a bunch of stuff to get to a drum brake. The steps here explain how to do so and what to look for when you finally get to your brakes. Caution: ...

When it comes to car maintenance, there are some tasks that are better left for somebody else to tackle. An oil change, for example, doesn’t cost much more to have done at a shop than if you were to ...

A: New brakes pads are generally about 10-12 millimeters thick. At 3 millimeters the brakes are just about worn out and should be replaced. Replacing the front and rear brakes at the same time may ...

Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc (rotor) ...

Your car’s brakes have a tough job, especially the brake pads. If you can’t remember the last time you changed them, chances are, you’re due. But how much cash do you need to set aside for some shiny ...

It's always great to watch a pro do his work. Maybe it's an extreme motorcycle jumper, maybe a guy who carves tree trunks with a chain saw, or even a World Rally Championship driver work the ...

The brake master cylinder is the first component in a vehicle’s braking system, activated by depressing the brake pedal. The pedal pushes a piston through this cylinder, forcing brake fluid through ...

Drum brakes, shown in Figure 14-5, are the oldest type of brakes still on the road. Their main advantage is that they require less hydraulic pressure to stop your vehicle because the brake shoes tend ...