Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options ...

Glazing occurs when brake pads are exposed to excessive heat levels, often caused by bad driving habits, like riding brakes ...

Ratcheting brake caliper piston spreaders run pretty cheap, too. They're about $25 for a generic model with one from a name brand like Lang coming in at about $45.. Do you know of a weird or ...

While manufacturing is the visible side of the brakes process, CEO Daniele Schillaci emphasizes the role of technology. In ...

Disc brakes (right) use hydraulic pressure in the integral cylinder to force brake pads to clamp down on the rotor. is 400 psi, the 2-square-inch piston will push against the brake shoes with a ...

With the brake pedal depressed and the hydraulic fluid moving through the brake lines, these pistons extend out of the caliper housing and squeeze two opposing brake pads against the car’s rotor.

When my disk brakes start dragging, I simply take them apart and clean&grease the pistons or replace the o-rings. Cheap and easy. I've also replaced the calipers, which cost well < $100.

I looked at the Hope RX4+ 4-piston disc brake callipers nearly two years ago and it's time to revisit that discussion. The reason is simply something I often repeat in my reviews: I don't like to ...