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Electric vehicles don’t need brake service, right? Not necessarily. Learn how your EV brakes could be rusting away and how to fix it.

Brake problems can be dangerous, and a major source of stress. Avoid problems with your brakes by watching out for these red flags. Do you know the five most common?

Winter can take a big toll on your car's brake system. Here are four common problems that can happen in the colder months.

Getting a car to move is one thing, but getting it to stop is another. So make sure your disc brakes are properly maintained.

A big brake kit is a common modification that enthusiasts like to make on their cars. But it's only worth it depending on the application.

Even as cars get safer by the day, they still suffer from faulty parking brakes, which can be ludicrously dangerous. But in our high tech society, how is it happening so much?

Braided stainless steel brake lines are a common modification for racers and track-day aficionados. But for those driving on the street, you might be better off sticking with rubber ones.

While you can theoretically ride a classic motorcycle regularly, it requires living and fiddling with older technology. Instead of fuel injection, for example, you have carburetors. And many motorcycles feature drum brakes rather than discs. However, is that something you can upgrade—and should you? How do drum brakes work on a motorcycle? Today, essentially all …

Have you ever noticed your brakes making that dreadful, high-pitched squealing noise and wondered why it was there? For the driver that has a general understanding of car maintenance, you may know that this noise indicates that your brake pads are nearing the end of their useful life. There can actually be several reasons why …

If you’re a fan of sports cars, or maybe even own one yourself, chances are you recognize that upgraded rotors are important — even if you may not realize why. Having slotted rotors is also an upgrade that you can do to many cars, but if you don’t understand what about these altered rotors gives …

Your brake pads, like your rotors, aren’t just maintenance items. As with your tires, wheels, intake, and exhaust, you can swap them out for upgraded versions. And when it comes to high-performance cars, carbon-ceramic brakes are a common feature. But are these ceramic brakes a modification worth pursuing? What’s different about carbon-ceramic brakes? Although a …

Depending on which state you live in, you may have been subjected to the state vehicle inspection process. States like California and New York measure the emissions output from your exhaust, much to the chagrin of those of us who like to modify our cars and truck for performance. While keeping our environment clear by …