Traditionalists take note. Disc brakes are here to stay, at least for cyclocross. From pro-level models to the latest offerings for juniors, more and more bikes are coming equipped with discs. And ...

Disc brakes resemble hand brakes on a bicycle, where pulling on the brake lever forces a plier-like device to squeeze rubber blocks against the rim of the wheel to stop the car. Drum brakes are a ...

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...

Disc brake pads are to brakes what a camshaft is to an engine. Where a cam is critical for defining an engine's power potential, brake pads are vital for successfully and repeatedly decelerating a ...

Putting grease in the wrong place can cause slipping, noise, and weak braking. Here are the bike parts to keep grease away from.

Modern motorcycle brakes need little in the way of maintenance, save for periodic fluid bleeding and occasional pad inspection or replacement. Changing pads is an easy afternoon job, and if you choose ...

In the wake of the UCI banning disc brakes from professional road racing following injury at Paris-Roubaix, bike brands and drivetrain companies have defended their products with varying levels of ...

There aren’t many good reasons left not to spec air disc brakes, but drum brakes continue to out-sell discs. If you’re on the fence, here’s something to consider. Had the truck driven by Rogel ...

It's a scenario that happens all too often. For weeks, or perhaps months, you plan a transformation for your favorite Mopar by significantly increasing its horsepower. Maybe you are installing a ...

The new federal mandate requiring shorter stopping distances dictates more brake torque for the front axle of trucks and tractors. The regulation can be accommodated by bigger drums, but it may ...