Drum brakes, shown in Figure 14-5, are the oldest type of brakes still on the road. Their main advantage is that they require less hydraulic pressure to stop your vehicle because the brake shoes tend ...

This profile has not been claimed by the company. See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. Brake Masters has specialized in brake repair and automotive maintenance since 1983. The ...

Taking good care of your brakes is critical, and sooner or later, you’re going to need to replace or repair them. When that time comes, who foots the bill? Under what conditions would your warranty ...

The parking brake, or emergency brake, is usually attached to a car’s rear wheels. On vehicles with rear drum brakes, the parking brake is usually attached with cables to the rear brakes, as shown in ...

The brake master cylinder is the first component in a vehicle’s braking system, activated by depressing the brake pedal. The pedal pushes a piston through this cylinder, forcing brake fluid through ...

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 ...

Auto repair is costly. There is no way to get around that without enrolling in technical school and spending years learning the trade to hone the skills to do it yourself. Even then, industry and ...