If you're a car enthusiast who loves driving fast then you're likely familiar with the phenomenon of brake fade, but it's something that can happen to regular drivers, too. Have you ever gone for a ...

What is brake fade? I read the term a lot in new-vehicle reviews, particularly those of high-performance cars. – Fred The friction between a brake disc or drum and a brake pad is used to slow a ...

As cars get faster and heavier, capable brakes are arguably more important than ever. Even with the assistance of regenerative braking from electric motors, brakes need to be able to handle some ...

Because brake fade occurs when the brake pads are overheated, the phenomenon is only temporary and braking performance usually returns once the brakes have cooled down. NET PHOTO Technically, brake ...

Few things are more frightening than pressing your car’s brakes in an emergency only to discover they barely respond. While most drivers assume their brakes are fine, the reality is that brake failure ...

This tungsten carbide layer means no rust, significantly less brake dust, and they don't have brake fade typical of cast-iron brake rotors. The tungsten carbide layer is applied using high velocity ...

Everyone who grew up driving drum brake-equipped cars understands the enormous braking advantage of four-wheel disc brakes over four-wheel drums, or even front disc/rear drums. Average everyday newer ...

Are carbon ceramic brakes worth the hype, and do you actually need them? We break down the pros, cons, and hidden costs. Congratulations. After years of hustling, saving, and buying six Cayennes in a ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...