Next to the drivetrain, your car’s brakes are arguably its most vital maintenance items. That’s why brake squeal isn’t just an annoying noise—it’s a sign that your brakes need attention. However, you ...

Did you know that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 22% of car crashes are brake-related? The truth is that many of ...

Over time, as iron, steel, and other ferrous metals are exposed to oxygen and moisture they can undergo oxidation, a chemical reaction that eats away at the metal and rust your tools. Left long enough ...

Did you know that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 22% of car crashes are brake-related? The truth is that many of ...

I own a 2007 Mazda RX8 with only 28,000 km on the odometer. I rarely drive it during the winter and it is always garaged. I am disgusted with the way the brake rotors rust so easily. I can park it for ...

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