Auto Brakes

Volkswagen Jettas equipped with rear disc brakes have a rotor mounted on the rear axle hub. The surface of the rotor will wear with use, and periodically it will need to be replaced. In some...

The Subaru Impreza is manufactured with four wheel disk brakes, which use a hydraulic caliper at each wheel to stop the vehicle. The caliper, rotor and pads are maintenance items and can be...

Brake rotors on a Ford F-150 pick-up are either 11.7 inches or 12.1 inches in diameter depending on the year and drive configuration. Whatever the configuration, the brake rotors are an important...

Buell rotors are special brake components made for motorcycles. The rotor is a disc that sits in the center of the wheel on the motorcycle and turns with the wheel. A brake caliper clamps down on...

Trailer brakes need to be checked every six months if you do a lot of towing or hauling. If you suspect that the trailer brakes are not working properly, then you'll need to troubleshoot them....

Every vehicle on the road has a specific wheel nut torque specification. Inexperienced do-it-yourself mechanics or even ones employed at repair facilities may have been guilty of over-torquing...

The braking system is one of the most important parts of an automobile. Brakes are integral to vehicle safety as well as performance. Like most vehicle systems, brakes also require occasional...

The brakes are one of the most important systems of a car, both in terms of performance and safety. As they wear down over time, brakes require occasional service, and new brake pads must be...

The 1998 Volvo S70 brakes use a hydraulically operated disk system, with integrated anti-lock mechanisms. The calipers, pads and rotors need routine maintenance, which is often overlooked until...

The Ford Ranger pickup truck is manufactured with a hydraulically actuated disk braking system, which can wear out and require replacement. By replacing or resurfacing the internal components of...

Modern trucks use a hydraulic caliper to apply a friction surface onto a rotor. This rotor can warp or wear out, usually due to heat stresses, and require replacement. Changing the rotors is a...

You car's brake rotors are among the easiest parts to rust because of their dark, dank location. Even common car care like washing will cause rust to quickly build up. It's no problem to remove...

The Chevrolet Suburban was manufactured with a front disc braking system; this system uses hydraulically actuated calipers to apply friction pads against a rotor, which stops the truck. When these...

I was looking for instruction on how to change the front brake pads and the rotors on my 12 year old 97 Nissan Sentra GXE. I found some generic instructions and videos. Some of them were not very...

Automobiles manufactured with front disk braking systems use rotors and wheel bearings to stop the vehicle and keep the wheels rotating, respectively. These parts can wear out over time and...

The Ducati line of motorcycles are essentially racing motorcycles. These sport bikes are made by Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. The brakes on the Ducati bikes are...

The ABS brakes in a Jetta are self-adjusting for the most part. However, part of the adjustment requires that you go through a manual process so that the brakes are adjusted properly. The brake...

Most vehicles manufactured in the late 20th century came with disc-style front braking systems, which include a caliper, rotor and pads. Any of these parts can wear out and require replacement....

The Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, Grand Voyager and Chrysler Town and Country all employ the same braking systems. The parts may be slightly different between the regular Caravan...

The Chrysler Sebring was manufactured with a hydraulic braking system that uses a caliper/pad and drum/shoe setup to stop the vehicle. Later or upgraded models can have four wheel disc brakes. The...

Save money on auto repairs by learning how to fix basic problems from your own driveway. This article will cover brake replacement(disk only), how to do it safely and correctly.

You no doubt have heard the advice that it is wise to take care of a small problem with your vehicle before it becomes a larger one. This is especially true of the brakes on your car. The brake...

The rear brakes on Hyundai vehicles are self-adjusting. This means that the rear brakes will adjust over time as you use them. However, a manual adjustment can and should be done initially to...

Honda automobiles are manufactured with rear disc brakes on some models. This hydraulic caliper, rotor and pad system can wear out and require the replacement of some parts to function correctly....

The brake pads on a Toyota 4Runner need to be changed every year. Usually, this is because the pad material grinds down to about 1/8 inch thick. At this thickness, the pads will have a hard time...

The Ford Mondeo uses a hydraulic caliper braking system that must be maintained to operate properly. The brake pads are a routine maintenance item and are designed to wear out of material and...

Introduced in 1986, the Taurus has been an enduring staple of the Ford Motor Company's lineup. Since its induction, the car has employed front disc brakes; but the rear brakes on your Taurus may...

The Isuzu Rodeo was manufactured with front disc brakes that require routine maintenance to prevent damage or a loss of stopping power. The brake pads, pushed against a rotor with a hydraulic...

The Dodge Ram pickup truck series is manufactured with rear disc brakes, using hydraulically actuated calipers and pad/rotor friction surfaces. The rotor part of the system may become warped or...

The 1999 Chevy Tahoe replaced the old full-sized Chevy Blazer. Smaller than a Suburban, the Tahoe features a front disc braking system and may have rear disc or rear drum brakes. When replacing...

The Chevrolet Aveo is a sub-compact automobile manufactured with a hydraulic master cylinder braking system, with rear drums on some models. The pads and shoes are routine replacement parts;...

The Mazda Multi-Purpose Vehicle, or MPV, was a minivan manufactured with a hydraulic caliper and pad front brake design, which occasionally requires maintenance. The twin pads on either side will...

The Dodge Dakota pickup truck is designed with a hydraulic master cylinder braking system, which uses front disc and rear drum components that can wear out and fail. Troubleshooting a Dakota brake...

The brake pads on an Oldsmobile Alero are of the caliper and rotor design. The caliper design allows for maximum clamping force on the rotor. However, it also works to wear down the brake pads...

The brake pads in a Ford Ranger help to stop the vehicle by creating friction against the brake rotor. As brake fluid is forced through steel piping (brake line), a brake caliper piston pushes...

The average drum brakes that are used in the normal operation of the vehicle often double as a parking brake system. Drum brakes are composed of two metal semicircles that sit within the interior...

Brake calipers are the hydraulic components that apply pressure to the brake pads and rotor surfaces to effectively stop a vehicle. All modern vehicles have front calipers and many now employ rear...

The 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck is manufactured with a rotor and caliper braking system design, which uses hydraulic fluid to sandwich a rotor between two pads via a caliper piston. The rotor...

The hydraulic brake system, better known as the disc brake system, is a mechanical miracle that many people take for granted every day in modern transportation. In fact, it was not that long ago...

Acura brakes use a caliper and rotor design for maximum clamping force. The brakes for the Acura typically use a 15/16-inch master cylinder to push fluid through steel tubing, called brake line,...

The Chevy Suburban is the longest living model to exist in the General Motors family to date. The station wagon shaped SUV began production in 1935 and is still produced at this time. The vehicle...

This is an article telling any girl or woman that we can do anything ourselves, if you want it bad enough. Even working on cars. I changed my brake pads and rotors (all front). I also, rotated my...

The braking system on a 2004 Mercedes S430 uses a four-wheel caliper and rotor system for maximum clamping force during braking. Hydraulic fluid is forced through steel tubing and into a...

The rear brakes on a Mazda will normally be of the brake rotor and caliper type. This is especially true on high performance models like the Mazda 3. Mazda has long been recognized for its...

The front brakes on a Dodge ram use a rotor and caliper assembly to slow the truck down. Hydraulic fluid is forced through steel lines connected to a caliper assembly at each wheel. The caliper...

The brakes on your Dodge Ram perform a vital function. As hydraulic fluid is forced through steel lines, the fluid actuates a piston in a caliper mechanism that sits over a disc, called a brake...

Brake squeaks and squeals most commonly occur from heat and vibration. The caliper, pad and rotor assembly are secured to the vehicle, but the weight of the vehicle and the demand of the braking...

Most auto repair shops will charge anywhere from a $100 up to $200 to change your brake pads. By purchasing the pads yourself and spending 20 minutes, you can save yourself some serious money.

The Mitsubishi Galant was manufactured with four-wheel hydraulic disk braking systems on most models. This system uses a pressurized design that applies force to friction rotors with braking pads...

There are quite a few jobs that you need to leave to the professional but regular maintenance on your car can be cheaper and done just as good if you do it yourself. The process of replacing...