brake pads

Ever develop a weird shake or pulse from your disc brakes as you push the brake pedal? Yet, when you get down to look through the wheel at the brake […]

For older cars and trucks, brake pad manufacturers often put a hard metal tab on one of the pads so that, when the pad wears down enough, the metal tab […]

For decades, most brake calipers have been made from cast iron. Cast iron is a strong, durable material, but it’s also really heavy. To help shed weight and improve performance […]

Hot Rod Home School continues with your another job that aspiring home mechanics can perform to get their feet wet: brake replacement. Particularly, we’re talking about brake pads and brake […]

I’m thinking of upgrading the front disc brakes on my ’69 Chevelle with better pads. The car is a 454 with a Turbo 400 and stock front disc rotors and […]

The Car Care Council is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” program. One of the most important vehicle components you need […]

Seasoning your brake rotors is an essential part of preparing your brake system for heavy-duty or high-performance braking. In the interest of keeping yourself safe and maximizing the life of […]

There are two very good reasons to bed-in brake pads—three, if not crashing ranks as a top priority: We’re going to tell you how to do both, based on the […]

Learn about brake pad materials by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. It covers the basic differences between ceramic, semi-metallic, and organic brake pads. It also includes the pros […]

For all that we ask them to do, disc brake pads don’t get a whole lot of respect. As long as they fit in the caliper and do a reasonable […]