What is brake fade? I read the term a lot in new-vehicle reviews, particularly those of high-performance cars. – Fred The friction between a brake disc or drum and a brake pad is used to slow a ...

As cars get faster and heavier, capable brakes are arguably more important than ever. Even with the assistance of regenerative braking from electric motors, brakes need to be able to handle some ...

Because brake fade occurs when the brake pads are overheated, the phenomenon is only temporary and braking performance usually returns once the brakes have cooled down. NET PHOTO Technically, brake ...

You probably won't be driving hard enough to overheat the brakes of your car on the way to the grocery store or during a school run. But it's a different matter on a track day, when towing and going ...

Drivers often rely too heavily on their service brakes when descending long grades, rather than using engine brakes only and saving the service brakes for emergencies. How fast should drivers be going ...

Few things are more frightening than pressing your car’s brakes in an emergency only to discover they barely respond. While most drivers assume their brakes are fine, the reality is that brake failure ...

Everyone who grew up driving drum brake-equipped cars understands the enormous braking advantage of four-wheel disc brakes over four-wheel drums, or even front disc/rear drums. Average everyday newer ...

There can be nothing more terrifying than hitting the brakes in an emergency, only to find you have no brakes. The truth is, most drivers think their brakes are ‘fine’ until they find out otherwise.

Are carbon ceramic brakes worth the hype, and do you actually need them? We break down the pros, cons, and hidden costs. Congratulations. After years of hustling, saving, and buying six Cayennes in a ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...