Dear Car Talk: I have a 2009 GMC Envoy with 53,000 easy miles. All recommended services have been done at the appropriate time/mileage. Twice recently, I have experienced what I think is sticking ...

Generally, there's no need to replace the disc brake calipers during a routine pad replacement. You should only change the ...

Two mechanics couldn’t find anything wrong with my non-functional parking brake. Well, congratulations, Kent. You’ve just written to a third mechanic who can’t find anything wrong with it. But I’ll ...

A brake caliper is a vital part of the vehicle's braking system. It is pivotal in decelerating the wheels and bringing the vehicle to a halt. Let us understand their structure and function in detail.

Disc brake caliper position on the rotor has little effect on real-world brake efficiency—as long as the bleed screws end up at 12 o'clock. Disc brake calipers may mount on the rotor "in lead" or "in ...

Unless your daily driver is a classic Mini, or something of a similar ilk with drum brakes in all four corners, you'll have calipers providing the stopping force each time you hit the brake pedal.

Well, congratulations, Kent. You’ve just written to a third mechanic who can’t find anything wrong with it. But I’ll give you a few ideas for your fourth mechanic. I’m going to assume that your ...