The front wheel hubs on most late-model trucks use sealed, non-serviceable unit bearing assemblies. Such is the case with the Ford F-150 2WD from ’04 to ’08. In addition, the front wheel hub and brake ...

Your car is a big expensive machine that, over its life, will cost you a ton in maintenance. If you learn to do some of those jobs yourself, you can save a ton of cash. Replacing your brake pads, for ...

Michal studies Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK, and has been writing for CarBuzz since March 2025. He was nominated for student culture piece of the year recently and has been ...

If you had your car brakes replaced recently, there's a good chance you helped improve water quality without even knowing it. A California law that requires environmentally friendly brake pads is ...

Ensuring safety while driving should be a top priority, and the role of the brakes is crucial in this matter. An integral part of the braking system is the brake pads, which are engineered to slow ...

Last month we introduced our latest project, a '64 Dodge Polara hardtop, which we'll be transforming into a street/strip car that will ultimately run in the Nostalgia Super Stock drag racing class.

Sometimes the point of a particular exercise isn't as clear as one might think. Take the example of installing a big-brake kit onto a new C7 Corvette. Many may think that the main purpose is to ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Buying the best brake pads you can afford will help you stay safe on the roads. When it comes to maintenance items ...

In the world of functional components, there are a few classic designs that seem to take forever to outlive their usefulness. In April 1952, Boeing first flew the Stratofortress that would soon be ...

Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc (rotor) ...

Like many things to do with car ownership, a car’s brakes are more than just a crucial safety issue, they can also make up a significant part of monthly running costs. So, how much to replace brake ...

Brake pads are among the most crucial components of a car that are considered normal wear items to maintain. Since brake pads create the friction that helps slow your car down when you press the left ...