Performing your own brake pad and rotor replacement is a phenomenal DIY job that's well-suited for beginners and experts alike. Brake jobs are a great way to dip your toes into the world of automotive ...

Bedding your brakes, also known as burnishing or breaking them in, is a careful shortcut that sets them up for success. The alternative isn't pretty.

There are many crucially important systems in your car that help it work correctly, but arguably none are more crucial than its brakes. They’re tasked with safely bringing your vehicle to a stop ...

Taking shortcuts when doing a brake job can lead to problems such as uneven wear and substandard braking performance. Haldex recommends the following step-by-step approach to complete brake ...

This piece dives into the different types of “brake jobs” and the various options available for brake pads and rotors. What comes to mind when you hear the term “automotive performance?” Most people, ...

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There are only two items on Warn’s classic model 8274 that require service under normal use: the free-spool actuator (aka “clutch” release) and the brake. The free-spool actuator can freeze up over ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I’m about to do a brake job on my daughter’s fun-racer, the 1983 ...