Dear Tom, I just bought a used 2003 Ford Taurus from a local dealer. The first time I hit the brakes on wet pavement it scared the devil out of me! The pedal bounced back and there was a loud noise ...

Q: I own a 2017 Hyundai Tucson with 94,000 miles on it. Lately, when cruising to a stop, just before coming to a complete stop, I hear a noise and feel a slight shudder in the brake pedal. It sounds ...

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance at one point in your driving career you heard strange noises coming from under, over, or inside the car. Some of the most scary such noises are those ...

Car brakes are one of the most important parts to ensure driver safety. However, bad driving habits can cause the brake ...

Your car brakes are an absolutely essential part of your car’s performance. After all, they’re what get you and your passengers to a safe stop every time you hit the road. It’s crucial to maintain ...

Your vehicle carries some pretty valuable cargo. Let’s talk about a major safety aspect of your car, the braking system. Being “out of sight, out of mind,” the braking systems on most people’s cars go ...

Car owners continuously run into issues while using their vehicles. While some problems are tolerable, others border on irritating and not only for the driver. One such issue is squeaky brakes. How ...

"Honey, can I borrow your car?" No problem. She tosses you the keys. But at the first stop sign you draw a startled breath--the pedal's going, going, almost gone! There's even a little dent in the ...

CARS.COM — Subject to tremendous friction and heat, brake pads wear down and must be replaced as part of a car’s regular maintenance. In disc-brake systems, the brake pads are the friction material ...

Q I see many brake fluids on the market are now synthetic DOT 3 or DOT 4. How does that differ from the conventional DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid? How does that differ from silicone brake fluid? And my main ...

TAMANA, Japan Two pedals, inches apart, one for gas and the other for brakes. For years, a Japanese inventor has argued that this most basic of car designs is dangerously flawed. The side-by-side ...