A vehicle will not be driveable without properly functioning brakes. If your braking system were to ever malfunction, it may very well be attributed to a brake fluid leak. There are four places in the braking system where a leak could take place. There could be one in the brake master cylinder, the front brake … Read more
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
Every driver expects a smooth, comfortable ride (unless you’ve driven a Yugo), but when your car starts to shake, it can be both unsettling and concerning. Whether you’re idling at a stoplight, cruising down the highway, or applying the brakes, unexpected vibrations signal that something’s just not right. Keep reading as we look at the … 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
Hydraulics are used to provide functionality to the brakes of vehicles. Each wheel of a vehicle is going to have an individual brake built into it. These brakes typically consist of a brake pad which creates friction against a brake rotor in order to slow down the vehicle. All these braking functions are controlled through … Read more
The brake drums and shoes are vital components of a vehicle’s braking system. Brake drums and shoes are more commonly found on older vehicles which don’t use a disc brake system to slow the car down. Basically, the brake drums serve as the brake disc and the brake shoes serve as the brake pads. The … Read more