We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. It’s hard to think of a more important automotive component than brakes. The ability to stop your car quickly, ...

Confused by all the different shapes and styles of slotted and cross-drilled brake discs out there? Brembo helps us sort it out. We’ve receivedquite a few emails lately asking us to explain what the ...

Brake rotors are one of the most integral parts of a modern vehicle. Without them, you’re hitting a tree, a mail carrier, or Timmy’s dog Spot. Too often do we overlook brake rotor wear, only to the ...

Over the past 45 years I've performed brake jobs on everything from race cars to heavy-duty pickup trucks and motorcycles. While changing the brake shoes on a vehicle with drum brakes is more ...

It's a little hard to put a date on exactly when cross-drilled brake rotors started to appear, but it was definitely some time in the Sixties. Some of the earliest race cars with them were Porsche's ...

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 ...

The lifespan of the brake rotors in a daily driven car depends on several factors. Those who drive mainly on the highway can expect the brake rotors to last up to 60,000 miles before they get too thin ...

Cold morning brake squeal usually comes from normal physics and normal brake materials, not an imminent failure. Overnight ...

Most drivers first notice brake wear because something feels off. Maybe the car shudders under braking, maybe there's a sound coming from your brakes like high pitched screeching, or maybe the ...

Everybody needs brakes. Even a mildly warmed-over 305 Malibu needs to be able to come abruptly to a stop when necessary. You may find your stock brakes are not up to the task, especially if you run ...