In the wide, wide world of automotive terminology, there are a number of parts with names that are pretty logical and help to understand how cars work. Slang words aside, like a spider hose, some ...

"It's all about the boost," say the technicians at ABS Power Brake Company. Brake boosters and master cylinders-they're not the most glamorous parts of a brake system, especially when compared to the ...

For the most part, C5s are great examples of the best of contemporary high-performance engineering. They are, however, Chevrolets, which means that mass-production, high-volume purchasing, and in some ...

If you've ever driven a car without power brakes, you know just how much muscle it takes to bring your vehicle to a complete stop without some power assistance. Now, some Ford Bronco, Ranger, F-150, ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- If you own a Mercedes-Benz, a new recall has been issued that could be related to your vehicle. The German car maker is telling drivers to hang up their keys and not to drive ...

Ford Motor Company in late July 2025 announced the recall of 312,120 trucks and SUVs over a defective brake booster. The electronic brake booster in question is made by Bosch and was installed on ...

Back in July 2021, Mercedes-Benz AG initiated an investigation after a customer’s report of reduced brake force support. In the analyzed case, the automaker’s engineers observed corrosion on the brake ...

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 312,000 vehicles over a defect that could cause drivers to lose power brake assistance while driving, potentially increasing stopping distances and crash risk.