Despite being such a vital part of a car's anatomy, many drivers don't know how brake systems work or the difference between the two most common types: disc and drum. Both types of brakes rely on ...

Drum brakes have been around a long time, but they’re not irrelevant yet. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has them, the 2022 Hyundai Accent SE has them, and even Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.

· Cooling system: This component keeps the engine at a temperature that is optimal to prevent overheating. It consists of a radiator that transfers heat from the hot engine coolant to the atmosphere; ...

The Best of the Best is like the world championship of classic cars. The idea came out of what used to be called the Louis Vuitton Classic, which started in the mid-1990s and ran for several years ...

which subsequently pushes the pads against the brake disc (also called the brake rotor) or drum that rotates with the wheel, it is in every driver's best interests—as well as that of their ...

While there's pointed focus on vehicle tailpipe emissions, a new study has found particulate matter from brake pads could be ...

Servicing brakes 25 years ago required few decisions other than choosing a mechanic. Disc and drum brakes used only two types of friction materials—semimetallic and asbestos. The mechanic simply ...

Part of an RM Sotheby's sale running Feb. 27-28 in Coral Gables, Florida, the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP-64 is ...

Drums are made from cast iron and are named for their “drum-like” shape. Drum brakes work by forcing 2 arched “shoes” housed within the drum, to expand outward into the inner wall of the ...

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A 29-minute-long documentary on the history of the brake disc isn’t going to be on many peoples' Christmas list. Its appeal is niche, yes, but there are enough individuals – there are enough ...