Save yourself a visit to the bike shop with our 13-step guide Most hydraulic brakes come fitted with correct length hoses and expertly bled for fit-and-forget performance. There are occasions, however, ...

One of the most important things going on with that hooptie of yours happens in between its brake pads and its rotors. It's there where a specific amount of friction determines whether or not you'll ...

Taking shortcuts when doing a brake job can lead to problems such as uneven wear and substandard braking performance. Haldex recommends the following step-by-step approach to complete brake ...

Tire dealers and service shop operators should discourage technicians from crimping rubber brake hoses. This seemingly innocent shortcut may cause more time and trouble than technicians realize. Many ...

Unlike the brake lines, which are metal tubes that run the length of the car, the short brake hose found at each wheel is made of rubber. The hose’s job is to carry brake fluid from a brake line fixed ...

Q:I have been following your column for the last few years and have picked up several tips. I have a question on my 1976 Anniversary Edition Corvette. I live in the Chicago area so I only get to enjoy ...

2024 and 2025 Toyota Tacoma 4WD pickups equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch wheels can develop leaks in the rear brake hoses. Abrasion from accumulated mud and dirt is the root cause. Toyota says ...

There is a long list of tasks that need to be completed when building a street rod, some of them aren't particularly complicated but they perform a critical function—such is the case with installing ...

Ford is recalling model year 2013 to 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles for brake hoses that could fail. The replacement hoses are more robust than the original brake hoses, and will be ...