You hear that high-pitched squeal every time you hit the brakes and immediately think “expensive repair.” But here’s the thing your mechanic probably never explained: that sound is intentional. Modern ...

It can boost range and help save your brakes, but it’s also a feature with wildly different approaches depending on the automaker and customer preferences.

A warning light on your car's dashboard can be incredibly stressful, but one that you should never ignore is the ABS light. Here's what it means.

Brake fluid is essential for your car, but it doesn't last forever. Here's how long it takes for an open bottle of brake fluid to start degrading.

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If your car's brake lights stay on even when the engine is off, the brake light switch — a small, innocuous electrical part you'd only see once something goes wrong with it — is likely the culprit. It ...

Brake dust and tyre wear are significant sources of pollutants Garage owner Kevan Gibbons has noticed many changes in his 45 years in the motor trade. Cars are much bigger than when he started out.

Ford is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in the US over concerns a brake booster module might fail while driving, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

Bleeding your car's brakes sounds intimidating until you actually do it. If your brake pedal feels squishy, or you've just replaced brake pads or lines, bleeding the system can bring your stopping ...