Over the past 45 years I've performed brake jobs on everything from race cars to heavy-duty pickup trucks and motorcycles. While changing the brake shoes on a vehicle with drum brakes is more ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Changing your brake pads and rotors can save you a couple hundred bucks and a ...

Q: I have a 2012 Honda CR-V with 17,000 miles on the odometer. The car is 18 months old. I recently heard a grinding, scraping noise from the rear brakes. I brought the car to the dealer and was told ...

Q. My three-year-old Toyota Highlander has 33,000 miles and is still under warranty. The front disc brakes were all rusted, and the dealer said the brake rotor needs to be changed. Apparently, this is ...

Penetrating Oil is a low-viscosity oil that is useful to help free rusted parts, such as nuts on a bolt, to aid in removal. The name comes from the oil being able to penetrate into the narrow space ...

When the brake rotors of your car are warped, it doesn't necessarily mean that the circular discs are bent out of shape. It might feel that way with all the shuddering and vibration when braking, but ...