Brakes & Suspension

You tend to hear the old “build a better mousetrap” adage a lot when taking about automotive technology of the future. But after seeing some of the innovation behind the […]

Ever develop a weird shake or pulse from your disc brakes as you push the brake pedal? Yet, when you get down to look through the wheel at the brake […]

Improper vehicle alignment can lead to a handful of serious problems—including rapid, uneven tire wear, bad handling, compromised braking performance, poor steering, and more. Check out this infographic to learn […]

My son and I just bought a ’66 Buick Skylark in pretty good condition. The front suspension needs a lot of work and the original drum brakes will also need […]

Ever worked on your vehicle’s brakes? Then you’ve probably* noticed the characters “DOT 3” or “DOT 4” stamped somewhere on the brake system’s master cylinder cover. Those designations refer to […]

The phrase “gravity bleeding” sometimes comes up in various gearhead circles, particularly when folks are talking about installing a new master cylinder or full brake system. But it’s very important […]

Flaring the end of a line is an essential aspect of making custom brake and fuel lines to accept proper fittings. There are a few ways to make flares on […]

Editor’s Note: Perhaps the only things Travis Jones loves more than his 1986 Monte Carlo SS are autocross courses and a good challenge. That’s why Travis is on a mission to transform his […]

When you really start diving into suspension upgrades, you’ll likely find a lot of folks talking about tubular control arms. That’s because an aftermarket set of control arms can offer […]

If you look closely at leaf spring NHRA Stockers or other stock suspension small tire cars, most have one thing in common: The suspension consists of some sort of traction […]