We bring all of our senses to task when riding a motorcycle — with the possible exception of taste! — to operate the machines below us and maintain a certain level of safety. It’s as if we become part ...

Brake lines are among the most commonly overlooked items when people install a lift kit. Because a lift kit increases the distance between a vehicle’s axles and the frame, the brake lines need to be ...

Although greatly simplified, this diagram shows the brake plumbing to be a closed system which must be totally leakfree. Brake line plumbing seems to be one of those foreboding parts of a vehicle that ...

There is a long list of tasks that need to be completed when building a street rod, some of them aren't particularly complicated but they perform a critical function—such is the case with installing ...

This article applies to the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird (1993-2002), as well as Corvette (1997-2004). The brake hoses on your car transition between the steel lines and moving parts on the ...

This article applies to the Porsche 997 (2005-2012). Should you go with stainless steel lines or stick with the stock rubber lines? This is a commonly asked question when considering doing some brake ...

Unless you’re performing a concours restoration on your 1965-1978 Mustang, you will want to perform constructive modifications that make a vintage car safer and more enjoyable to drive. This approach ...

This article applies to the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird (1993-2002). The brake master cylinder acts as the heart of the braking system. When the brake pedal is depressed, the master cylinder ...

Regardless of what brake brand or pad material your car uses, modern brake systems work on the same hydraulic principles. And that includes the physical brakes on cars with regenerative braking. At ...

This article applies to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and E-Class AMG (2002-2009). The brake lines on automobiles transverse the entire length of the under-body, both front to back and side to side. They ...