Handbrake cable layouts vary from car to car, but have only a limited range of types of component.
Check drum brakes at least every six months, 6,000 miles or 10,000 km, or as recommended in the c...
Brake fluid is generally renewed when a leaking or sticking wheel cylinder on a drum brake is ...
It is vital to know when disc-brake pads need replacing. Some makers state a minimum safe thick...
If a master cylinder is leaking replace it. The cylinder is usually mounted on the bulkhead s...
A spongy feel or increased pedal travel as you apply the footbrake could indicate a leak or air b...
A typical braking system uses disc brakes at the front of the car and drum brakes at the rear.
If you have tightened the brake shoes so that there is no excess travel before they come on, ye...
Most car manufacturers recommend renewing the hydraulic brake fluid every 18 to 24 months.
The handbrake on most cars is a mechanical linkage of rods and cables, operated by a lever on...
The fluid in the car's braking system runs from the master cylinder to the brakes themselves ma...
Checking the condition of your car's brake pipes is a job that is all too easy to forget because ...
Most cars are still fitted with drums on the back wheels with the handbrake operating directly on...
As well as being a legal requirement, it is also an essential safety measure that your brake ligh...