Disc brake calipers may mount on the rotor "in lead" or "in trail," which refers to their position relative to the spindle or axle centerline. In nearly all cases there is no real-world performance ...

In an ideal setting where the sky's the limit in terms of budget and labor costs, replacing the brake rotors or brake discs when changing the brake pads is highly recommended. The brake rotors in your ...

Last June we documented a big brake setup for the EK (or any other) Civic on the cheap, using O.E. parts. This time we're at the other end of the spectrum. We have a big brake kit from fastbrakes.com ...

My car has brakes that often squeal. My repair shop says they can't see any problems with the brakes, and they can't duplicate the noise I'm hearing. Are the brakes sure to stop when needed? The noise ...

There’s a certain satisfaction in fitting a set of shiny, high-end brakes to your bike – crisp levers, sculpted calipers and titanium bolts gleaming. On paper, the promise is clear: lighter, stronger, ...

Handling worn-out brake pads and rotors isn't exactly the flashiest part of car maintenance, yet it's an important one. Tossing them in the trash might seem convenient, but it's not a great idea. Not ...