Drum brakes, shown in Figure 14-5, are the oldest type of brakes still on the road. Their main advantage is that they require less hydraulic pressure to stop your vehicle because the brake shoes tend ...

Visiting an auto repair shop is less stressful when you understand what the mechanic tells you about your car. To help with ...

The parking brake, or emergency brake, is usually attached to a car’s rear wheels. On vehicles with rear drum brakes, the parking brake is usually attached with cables to the rear brakes, as shown in ...

Taking good care of your brakes is critical, and sooner or later, you’re going to need to replace or repair them. When that time comes, who foots the bill? Under what conditions would your warranty ...

Brake lag can turn your car into a death trap if you don't address it in a timely manner. Here's how to spot it before it ...

This profile has not been claimed by the company. See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. Brake Masters has specialized in brake repair and automotive maintenance since 1983. The ...

Dylan is a motoring journalist and content creator from Scotland, with over a decade of experience in the automotive industry. He is currently vice president of the Association of Scottish Motoring ...

Auto repair is costly. There is no way to get around that without enrolling in technical school and spending years learning the trade to hone the skills to do it yourself. Even then, industry and ...