What’s the first thing we as four-wheelers do with a new-to-us 4x4? We add bigger tires and aftermarket wheels, of course. We do this to change the look and improve off-road performance. Sometimes ...

Drum brakes have been around a long time, but they’re not irrelevant yet. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has them, the 2022 Hyundai Accent SE has them, and even Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.4 crossover has ...

The brake master cylinder is a vital component in a vehicle's braking system, responsible for converting the force of the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure that activates the brake calipers. Without ...

While it's not unusual for classic truck owners to talk about how much horsepower is under the hood of their haulers, seldom does anyone brag about brakes. And while most of us appreciate the feeling ...

We talked about the wide world of disc brakes in our previous look at brake systems. Now let’s jump into the dark arts of drum brakes. Because there are generally more moving parts with a drum brake ...

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 ...

When it comes to cars and car parts, a lot goes into sending you down the road and making sure you can come to a stop when you arrive at your destination. As you're probably aware, our vehicles rely ...

As much fun as it is to go wheeling, it’s even more fun to be able to stop your 4x4, especially on a cliff. With vehicle upgrades and homebuilt designs, we often don’t think of improving the bake ...