Brake Problems

Coffee all over the dashboard? Yes, I know, I’ve been that soldier. Brakes so sensitive make you look like a permit driver. Sharp brakes need immediate attention, buckle up, you’re …

Car brakes are mission-critical components, and you’re doing the right thing, inspecting regularly and asking questions. All cars use brake calipers, and there are two main types, fixed and floating. …

Having your car break down is a pain but having your car brakes go out is a terrifying experience. Brakes are mission-critical kit and must be kept in good condition. …

Fitting a new set of brake pads is a nice, simple Saturday-morning kind of job… except it’s not! It’s turned into a giant turd of a job. The most common …

Sometimes a simple brake bleed turns into an absolute nightmare. You crack open the bleed screw… nothing comes out.Or maybe fluid flows, but the pedal still feels soft no matter …

Proper brake maintenance begins with regular inspection. It’s better to find problems before they find you. So what causes the brakes to bind? The most common reasons brakes bind include: …

If your brake warning light is illuminated red, stop immediately and investigate the cause. So, what could a brake system warning light mean? Brake warning lights come in two basic …

Any brake problem is serious and needs immediate attention. Sticking, dragging or binding brakes all describe the same problem, a brake that’s not fully releasing. So, why do car brakes …

I ask myself this every time on work on the brakes of an old car. Will I get away with bleeding one caliper? – because you know the bleed nipples …