If you haven’t changed rear brake pads on a newer car recently, you might be surprised to find it can’t be done without special tools. It’s been probably 30 years since I replaced rear pads on a car, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As far as automotive maintenance goes, brake repair and replacement tend to be near the top of the list, both in importance and ease of work.

View post: Porsche’s New CEO Doubles Down On Gas Engines After $3.5 Billion EV Bet Backfires Doing your own brake jobs can save you tons of money over the years, but anyone who has tackled pads or ...

Without proper experience, bending your own brake lines can be a daunting task. There's little room for error, meaning if you're not super accurate with your bends, the line probably won't fit up ...

Recently we converted our 1960 Dodge station wagon (Brennan calls it the Wagon Queen Family Truckster) from a single-outlet master cylinder to a dual. The swap would require a new line from the master ...

The ability to stop is the most important feature your car has to offer. I know, Apple CarPlay is nice, but slowing down in a controlled fashion takes the cake. Over time, your brake system wears, and ...

If there’s anything Chevy mechanics have learned through the years it’s that a Corvette is just a little bit harder to work on than a garden variety Chevrolet, and it’s for a number of reasons: ...

Disc brakes are fantastic, but when incorrectly set up or badly maintained they can also prove to be a royal pain. Thankfully, most disc-related issues are normally quick and easy to sort out. There ...

Maintaining your own car has long been a badge of pride for some and a financial necessity for many others. Swapping fluids, filters, or brake pads is part of the standard weekend maintenance ritual ...