Dear Tom, I just bought a used 2003 Ford Taurus from a local dealer. The first time I hit the brakes on wet pavement it scared the devil out of me! The pedal bounced back and there was a loud noise ...

Brake warning signs are your car’s way of telling you that its most important safety system needs attention. Ignoring them can lead to dangerous situations and expensive repairs. Here are seven of the ...

Every car in the U.S. after 2011 has had to be equipped with electronic stability control thanks to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126. This means they all have four-wheel antilock brakes. But ...

Whenever a brake upgrade is made, usually incorporating discs brakes at the front or even all around, most builders will upgrade to power-assisted brakes. The number of kits available in the ...

ABS brakes are a complex but valuable asset to the Corvette driver. As with many complex systems, they require some attention from time to time. The system is designed to give the driver notice that ...

Even as cars continue to become even more technologically advanced, there are some people out there who refuse to believe that anti-lock braking systems (ABS) can do a better job slowing a car down at ...

The ability to stop is the most important feature your car has to offer. I know, Apple CarPlay is nice, but slowing down in a controlled fashion takes the cake. Over time, your brake system wears, and ...

Toyota has announced today that it has been aware of a braking issue in its popular Prius hybrid vehicle for some time, responding to customer reports of degraded braking performance over rough or ...

You might not think much about your vehicle's brakes, other than to notice when they begin to stop, well, stopping your car. Or, you might notice that they start to squeak, feel loose, or develop some ...