CARS.COM — Subject to tremendous friction and heat, brake pads wear down and must be replaced as part of a car’s regular maintenance. In disc-brake systems, the brake pads are the friction material ...

In disc-brake systems, the brake pads are the friction material the caliper squeezes against the rotating disc, or rotor, to slow the wheel’s rotation and stop the car. In drum brakes, the pads are ...

German carmaker Mercedes Benz has proposed a more efficient braking system for electric vehicles (EVs). The concept, called 'In-Drive Brakes', relocates the braking system from the wheels to the ...

Growtac’s Equal mechanical disc brakes are a premium, blingy offering claimed to offer a holy trinity of braking power, lever feel and actuation. The Japanese brand has, until now, been known for ...