Most people understand the main components of a vehicle’s braking system. You have the master cylinder, lines, rotors (or drums), brake pads (or shoes), brake booster, and pedal. But one small component plays a major role when it comes to brake noise. Here’s everything you want to know about brake pad shims which are sometimes … Read more
The brake pads and brake rotors of any vehicle are essential because they are what allow it to slow down and stop when you put your foot on the brake pedal. Every time you press down on the brake pedal, the brake pads get pressed into the spinning brake rotors which slow down the vehicle. … Read more
Have you ever pressed on your brake pedal, expecting the normal, confidence-inducing deceleration, only to be met with a spongy pedal, warning light in your dash, or lack of stopping power? These are all key signs that your brake master cylinder may be failing you. Ignoring these, and other symptoms of a faulty brake master … Read more
Brake discs are the modern-day equivalent of the brake shoes that were used in the older drum braking system. Nowadays, most vehicles use a disc braking system to allow the driver to slow down and stop their vehicle. This system is comprised of a brake caliper which contains pistons and brake pads. There is also … Read more
When you step on the brake pedal, you normally don’t have to put a lot of pressure on it for the vehicle to slow down. The reason for this can be attributed to a component of the braking system called the brake booster. The function of the brake booster is to amplify the pressure as … Read more
The anti-lock braking system control module, also known as the ABS control module, works to prevent your wheels from locking up as you’re driving. This is especially important when you must put on the brakes suddenly to prevent an accident or crash. But what happens when this vital system fails? Keep reading as we list … Read more
Every vehicle braking system contains brake fluid. This is hydraulic fluid that is responsible for moving the components of your braking system, which is basically a hydraulic system. Each time you step on the brake pedal to slow down or stop your vehicle, there is brake fluid rushing through your brake system. The fluid allows … Read more
Brake assist is an innovative piece of braking technology which exists in most modern vehicles that have an anti-lock braking system. If there is an emergency on the road which forces the driver to step on the brake pedal quickly to stop, the brake assist feature will automatically boost the amount of braking pressure applied … Read more
There are two types of braking systems; the disc brakes and drum brakes. Almost all newer vehicles have the disc braking system because it is more heat resistant and does a better job of slowing the wheels down. Brake drums and shoes represent the classic braking system which was used in older vehicles. However, there … Read more
Brake pads may be small components of your braking system, but they are very important components. Without functional brake pads, they would not be able to adequately create the friction against your brake rotors that allow your vehicle to slow down. This means that you will likely get into an accident and cause all kinds … Read more