These complete OE-replacement two-piece front directional brake discs are lighter than standard one-piece brake discs, and APM Racing has reduced the unsprung weight and increased the cooling ...

We give you our 9 favorite Disc Brake Conversion Kits for your hot rod from brands like Baer, Wilwood and Classic Performance Products!

When it comes to electric bicycle brakes, the two main options are mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes. But which should you choose? The ...

Watch as skilled workers break down an engine block into pieces to create disc brakes for semi trucks. The process begins with heavy machines cutting and breaking the block, followed by heating ...

A two-piece brake rotor's center aluminum hat reduces the overall weight by an average of 3 pounds versus a one-piece, cast-iron rotor. Remember how I said earlier that lightweight rotors are ...

Many vehicle owners know about brake pads and their importance, but what about the brake calipers? Here's what they do and how many the average car needs.

This combination of a solid cast-iron disc and a steel center section saves weight (versus a single-piece cast-iron design) and cost (versus the two-piece design that follows).

One, Two and Four Piston Calipers The simplest construction of them all uses just one piston, but two brake pads - one on either side of the disc.

It would appear that to answer my own question at the top of this piece, cantilever brakes aren't dead. They are clinging on ...

When to Replace Your Brake Pads Brake pads should be replaced when they reach their service limit, which is usually about 0.1 inch. Cost for parts and labor (if you hire someone to do the work).