Brakes 101: What You Need to Know, Part 2
Recall we mentioned that brakes are one of those things that are out of sight and out of mind? Honestly, that can turn into a worst-case scenario. Brakes are important.
Brakes
Brakes 101: What You Need to Know, Part 1
The funny thing about brakes is that you usually don’t worry much about them until you really need them.
Making the Left Foot Brake
Because of the prevalence of paddle-shifted gearboxes in modern sports cars, the appeal of left-foot braking is greater these days, so why not learn to capitalize on a new-fangled form of technology and put that lazy left foot to work?
Brake Tech: Disc Brake Pads, Rotors, and Multi-Piston Calipers
When it comes to performance upgrades, the brake system is one of the most misunderstood portions of the automotive world, after aerodynamics. It’s also a universal upgrade, from off road to track days to even drag racing.
Rebuilding a 1967 Chevy Camaro Part 2: Brakes
Scott Garven and his dad are rebuilding a ’67 Chevy Camaro, and outlining the steps for the rebuild. Part 2 looks at brakes.
Checking Brake Balance Mid-Race
For the ultimate performance, a clever driver will constantly change the brake balance to help get through the corners in one piece.
Emergency/Parking Brakes for Hot Rods
An emergency/parking brake is a critical piece of safety equipment in any vehicle. For an early hot rod built to late 20th century standards, the need is magnified even more.
Brake Problems and Diagnoses
Whether you use your car as a daily driver or on the track, a good, working brake system is extremely important.
How to Replace Your Brake Rotor
Brake rotors are the last stop in the process of stopping your car; make sure yours stay in good condition.
Brake Modifications for Track
Several modifications are available to enhance the performance of your brakes so they can meet the demands of driving on the track.