You’ve probably seen the large handbrake lever or parking brake switch in every car that you’ve been, but have you ever wondered what it’s for? As you may know, the parking brake is meant to be used after you put the car in park so that it doesn’t roll away in the event that the …
Have you ever accidentally left the parking brake on when driving your car? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. And although it is a common occurrence, the downside is that it can easily lead to premature wear on your brakes as well as other brake component issues. So what exactly happens when …
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says $509 billion annually is pirated in spare parts. This counterfeit problem affects all automakers big and small. Sadly, customers may think they are getting a factory authorized replacement part, but in fact, may instead be receiving a lookalike substandard part that was made as economically inexpensive as …
When it comes to brakes, we can all recognize the big Brembo logo on some caliper covers, and while we might not recognize exactly why, we know that this means the brakes are good. But Brembo isn’t just for aftermarket install, there are some major luxury and sports brands that offer Brembo brakes from factory, …
