If you haven’t changed rear brake pads on a newer car recently, you might be surprised to find it can’t be done without special tools. It’s been probably 30 years since I replaced rear pads on a car, ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Are your brakes sticking, pulling your vehicle to one side or just not stopping your car like they used to? All three are signs that you may ...

It's a beautiful spring day, and a perfect time to break the winter seal on the garage and drive around in your classic Corvette, vintage motorcycle or whatever pride and joy you happen to have ...

Over the past year or so, I’ve become quite familiar with a good variety of new tools. There was the bearing and bushing removal-slash-installation kit, and who could forget having my world turned ...

This article was originally published in the April 2012 issue ofCar Craftmagazine. The parts and prices reflect what was available at that time. While old muscle cars are cool, drum brakes are not.

What Affects the Lifespan of Brake Pads? Brake pad life varies greatly and depends on vehicle type, driving style, and operating conditions. Here are some more details on factors impacting brake pad ...

One theory surrounding the second set of rear brake calipers on the mid-engine Corvette is that the second caliper will enable higher-performance braking. The benefits of having two sets of calipers ...

If you want to keep your car in top shape, you need to keep up with your auto service requirements. Whether it's replacing the brake pads, changing the engine oil, or cleaning the air filters, these ...

While all the '70s and '80s favorite lowrider GM models will always be long and cool, what's not-so cool on them are the hideous-looking rear drum brakes. Though these big body styles do come with ...

If you want to keep your car in top shape, you need to keep up with your auto service requirements. Whether it's replacing the brake pads, changing the engine oil, or cleaning the air filters, these ...