HMX – putting the brakes on
No, actually, I’m just getting fired up. Spent part of the day Saturday installing all-new front brakes. Even took the caliper brackets (the black parts) off last week, sandblasted and painted them....
View ArticleDiagnostic brake kit
Master Power’s brake diagnostic kit should help you nail down the cause of your brake system woes. photo courtesy www.mpbrakes.com Spring is approaching. You have plans for the old car. The catch here...
View ArticleTech 101 – How to choose the right brake friction material
Before 1970, most brake shoes, clutch discs and disc brake pads were made of an asbestos-based material, chosen because of its ability to quickly dissipate heat and for its durability. The interaction...
View Article“What Stops Them” sings the praises of cable-controlled brakes
A Chevrolet engineer tests brake system components. Still image from video. Hydraulic brakes have been a staple of automotive design almost since their 1921 debut on the Duesenberg Model A, but that’s...
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