You hear that high-pitched squeal every time you hit the brakes and immediately think “expensive repair.” But here’s the thing your mechanic probably never explained: that sound is intentional. Modern ...

The quick answer is no: You don't need to bleed your brakes if you change your brake pads properly. However, there are some good reasons why you should. Let's start with the concept of brake bleeding ...

Dear Tom, Every time I hit the brake pedal, my brakes make this awful high-pitched squeal. When I stop at a light I get stares from people. It’s embarrassing! I just had the brakes done last month, so ...

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance at one point in your driving career you heard strange noises coming from under, over, or inside the car. Some of the most scary such noises are those ...

If you're unfamiliar with cars, you might think squealing brakes are a normal part of your aging vehicle. Maybe with some WD-40, or if you left the car alone for a day or two, the noisy, annoying ...

While the federal government sets performance standards for brake systems in new vehicles, there are no government regulations covering replacement brake pads. Given that a large percentage of ...