In response to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance (RSD) requirements, brake lining manufacturers have released a range of new replacement products. “It is ...

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 ...

Brake linings wear, and when they are worn, you replace them. If that’s all you think a brake job entails, you’re wrong. n Braking a truck requires a long chain of parts that cooperate in pressing ...

This piece dives into the different types of “brake jobs” and the various options available for brake pads and rotors. What comes to mind when you hear the term “automotive performance?” Most people, ...

A friend of mine says buying brake linings is like buying pantyhose. She’s speaking of the range of choice in size, color, fit, material, style and finally, it seems, function. If any of my male ...

Maintenance and repair of brakes has always been a vital, and sometimes overlooked, part of a heavy-duty PM program. Today, it's more important than ever, as new de-icers cause rust-jacking of brake ...

Brake linings are a curious commodity. Intense competition keeps prices in line, but you may never be quite sure what you’re getting in performance unless you stick with a product and supplier you ...

Your brakes are one of the most important safety features on your car. That’s why keeping them in top shape — and regular brake replacement — is so important. Brakes, just like tires, naturally wear ...

Dublin, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United States Automotive Brake Pads, Shoes and Linings Market, By Region, Competition, Forecast and Opportunities, 2019-2029F" report has been added to ...