One thing you're sure to find in a dedicated motorist's garage is grease because, at its heart, a car is a sophisticated collection of metal components. Many of which, of course, work in close contact ...

Your car is filled with important components, and each one is critical for driving. But there’s a solid argument for brakes being the most important. Whether you’re driving on the open highway or ...

If you’re replacing or servicing your disc brakes, you need lubricating grease. No ifs, ands, or buts, you need to lubricate the metal-on-metal parts that are meant to slide, otherwise, your calipers ...

In a perfect world, brake wear would be flat as a fritter and the sun would always shine. We do not live in a perfect world. Nick works at a shop in DeKalb, Illinois, and said a customer came into his ...

Regardless of what type of vehicle you drive, properly functioning brakes are vital to your safety and performance. But before working on your brakes, you need to properly clean them first. This is ...

If you're unfamiliar with cars, you might think squealing brakes are a normal part of your aging vehicle. Maybe with some WD-40, or if you left the car alone for a day or two, the noisy, annoying ...

Changing the brake pads in your vehicle seems straightforward enough. Isn't it about removing the old ones and putting on the new ones? Well, it may seem simple, but there's actually a bit more to it ...

CARS.COM — If you have the know-how to do your own brake work or know someone who does and is willing to share their expertise for free, the do-it-yourself approach to replacing brake pads and rotors ...