Bleeding brake and clutch hydraulic circuits, especially when you're working on your own, is a lot less hassle when you use low-pressure air. Martynn Randall explains...
What happens to brake fluid if it's not changed when it should be? Martynn reveals the shocking state of the 'fluid' in a motorcycle he's been renovating...
Brake fluid is important stuff, because without it you’d almost certainly end up in a ditch. Backwards. To avoid that, look after it and change it regularly…
Whether your car has a petrol or diesel engine, or no engine at all, eventually your car’s brake pads will go. Brakes are a concern for all drivers, and over time the rubber on the pads will wear thin, exposing the shim underneath.
What goes wrong with car brakes? Even when working properly your brakes can suddenly start making disconcerting noises or develop a shudder. Here's what can go wrong, how to diagnose the issue and how to fix it...
Pistons are found in both floating and fixed brake calipers. There’s usually one or two large diameter pistons in a floating caliper, on the inboard side of the brake rotor. When activated, the piston(s) draw both pads toward the brake disc.
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Dan is an experienced motoring journalist who has more than 20 years of experience. He has been the editor of titles such as Fast Ford and Redline, and his latest project was converting an old Renault Trafic into a family campervan.
There are few things more embarrassing than a car that squeals loudly every time you press the brake pedal. Passers-by stare at you, and in traffic it's incredibly irritating. If your car is afflicted, here's how to deal with it…...