In order to drive your car safely, you have to have a reliable braking system. Modern vehicles use several components in conjunction with one another to successfully slow and stop moving cars, ...

Well, after I got back form my vacation I started up my car and while backing up I was holding the brake slightly to come out slowly. I hear this horrifying grinding noise. It's fairly low pitched and ...

Brake problems rarely arrive without warning. Long before a total failure, the system usually sends out clear signals through noise, pedal feel, or how the car behaves when you slow down. If I know ...

Brakes often tell you something is wrong long before you have trouble stopping. The trick is to pay attention to the early warning signs and not confuse these red flags with normal wear or road noise.

Brakes are among the most critical safety systems on any vehicle, yet they’re often overlooked until something goes wrong. Over time, even the best braking systems wear down from friction and heat, ...

Regular maintenance doesn’t just keep your brakes working well, it also extends their lifespan. Whether it’s new pads and rotors or replacement brake fluid, this is your guide to overall system upkeep ...

We get it – sometimes, it can be tempting to ignore that odd sound that you hear when you turn the key and get your car running. After all, strange noises can sometimes mean big problems under the ...

The first time, you weren’t sure if you had heard it or not, but the second time you were a little more sure, and then the thousand times after that it was impossible to ignore. A new noise in your ...

Q: What is the average cost to replace the brake pads and rotors on a 2019 Mazda CX-5 at a non-dealer shop? A: If you came into my fictitious repair shop, expect to pay about $500 for the replacement ...