What is brake fade? I read the term a lot in new-vehicle reviews, particularly those of high-performance cars. – Fred The friction between a brake disc or drum and a brake pad is used to slow a ...

In the world of automotive performance, upgrading brakes is a common consideration for enthusiasts looking to improve their ...

Semi trucks continue to rely on drum brakes as their primary braking system due to their reliability under heavy loads. This ...

If you're a car enthusiast who loves driving fast then you're likely familiar with the phenomenon of brake fade, but it's something that can happen to regular drivers, too. Have you ever gone for a ...

Wet brakes can reduce braking capability – fitting performance brake discs could avoid some serious accidents claims a new report. Removing moisture and the gases that build up between brake pads and ...

Fleetwood Resource Management (FRM) introduced its Air Brake Cooling(ABC) System, a fade-resistant system which, according to the company, “virtually eliminates” one of the biggest problems facing ...

Tim Lee's '98 Z28 stopped well enough, but after repeated hard stops he was experiencing a bit of brake fade, plus the front rotors were fairly warped. Given these issues, we decided to try a few ...

Don't expect four-wheel drum brakes to safely slow you down in an emergency braking situation when surrounded in traffic at high speed by today's cars. In the 21st century, the latest run-of-the-mill ...

Straight out of the General Motors factory, stock fifth-gen ZL1 Camaros come equipped with massive 370 mm two piece rotors up front, and slightly smaller 365 mm rotors out back. Translated into inches ...

Mercedes has developed a new in-drive braking system touted as having several significant advantages. It is "virtually maintenance-free," traps brake dust, is better for the environment and promises ...

Aside from changing your tires, swapping brake pads is one of the easiest and most cost-effective modifications you can make to improve your car’s performance. Original-equipment pads typically ...