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From skidding across a dirt road to making a quick stop on the expressway, brakes are one of your car's most important features. Use this guide to understand brakes, and know how to keep them in top shape.
When a car's brake pedals are pushed, a rod comes into the master cylinder and forces brake fluid through the brake line and into the calipers. Find out how calipers push Read More
Most cars today have three brake lights: two incorporated with the tail lights and blinkers, and the third brake light set higher on the car, usually in the rear window. Read More
Learn how to install brake pads on your car - free video clip. Read More
Cleaning the brakes after you have replaced your brakes is important to prevent rust. Learn how to clean your brakes in this free brake job instruction video. Read More
Clean the surface on car brakes when you mount new brake parts during high-performance brake installation; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free auto-restoration Read More
When inspecting car brakes to see if they need to be replaced, a shiny outside is an indication of metal-to-metal contact. Find out how to read a warning tab on brake pads Read More
A properly functioning brake system is one of the most important safety features on your car. Regular maintenance of this system requires periodic inspection and servicing Read More
When replacing disc brake pads, make sure to have a solid jack underneath the car to safely hold its weight. Use a brake caliper and push the pistons back when replacing Read More
How to properly bleed a vehicle's brakes. Learn how to remove and replace worn brake hoses in this free video on car maintenance. Read More
When changing brakes on a car, make sure the car is jacked up, remove the bolts on the caliper and remove the brake pads. Replace brake pads in a car with help from an auto Read More
Have you been working on your brakes? Learn how to pump car brakes to ensure they work properly with expert auto maintenance tips in this free car repair video clip. Read More
With a tire removed, check the brakes and the shocks. Learn to inspect brakes when fixing a flat tire from an auto mechanic in this free auto repair video. Read More
Remove front drums of drum brakes on your car, removing the dust cover and cotter pin that holds the castellated nut; learn how in this free auto-remodeling video. Read More
To stop a car without brakes, down shift or over-rev the engine to slow the car down, or use the parking brake, which is not connected to the vehicle's hydraulic system. Read More
Learn how to safely use anti-lock brakes in winter to winterize your car, extend its life, and improve safety in this free vehicle maintenance and safety video. Read More
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