Disc brakes work using a simple system: brake pads contained within the caliper (the clamp-like object around the brake rotor, or disc) apply pressure to the rotor and slow the car when you press the ...

Cummins MFLEX4 brake pads target mixed fleets by reducing air disc brake pad inventory SKUs without changing service ...

You can't escape friction. The force that resists motion between two objects that are in contact with one another exhibits itself all over the place: in between your engine's rod bearings and its ...

Cummins used Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) to introduce a new brake pad platform aimed squarely at one of the ...

Disc brake pads are to brakes what a camshaft is to an engine. Where a cam is critical for defining an engine's power potential, brake pads are vital for successfully and repeatedly decelerating a ...

Modern automotive disc brake designs share common features. The primary components are a rotor and caliper. The rotor attaches to the wheel hub and rotates at the same speed as the wheel and tire ...

IGN knows one of the worst things about having a hot car is the amount of money you have to shell out each month to keep it. Small routine things like oil changes and stuff you should do yourself will ...

Modern motorcycle brakes need little in the way of maintenance, save for periodic fluid bleeding and occasional pad inspection or replacement. Changing pads is an easy afternoon job, and if you choose ...

It was only a few years ago that the first disc brake systems started to permeate the upper echelons of cyclocross. It didn’t take long for almost the entire professional field (with a few notable ...

The new federal mandate requiring shorter stopping distances dictates more brake torque for the front axle of trucks and tractors. The regulation can be accommodated by bigger drums, but it may ...

The best replacement brake pads include both disc brake and rim brake options. While gravel bikes will invariably include disc ...