The brake master cylinder is a vital component in a vehicle's braking system, responsible for converting the force of the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure that activates the brake calipers. Without ...

Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of ...

In last month's issue (Apr. '18) we set about converting our 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon from early Camaro disc brakes to modern, aluminum four-piston disc brakes from Wilwood Engineering. The conversion ...

If you drove during the drum brake era, long before disc brakes became commonplace, you can surely appreciate a modern vehicle's braking ability. Unfortunately, our classic drum brake-equipped cars ...

Q:I was hoping to get some advice. Thirty years ago I started to replace leaking brake calipers with ones that had been reworked with stainless steel inserts. Due to a job relocation and family duties ...

A new Service Bulletin issued by GM states that the brake master cylinder may require replacement in certain 2024 Chevy Traverse crossovers because certain internal parts were left out of the ...

Acura recalls over 70,000 ILX sedans in the U.S. after a brake master cylinder defect was found that could reduce braking ...

NEW YORK — Newsweek magazine has named Brake Masters as the nation's best automotive repair chain and tirebuyer.com the best online tire and wheel "manufacturer," according to its 2021 America's Best ...

The brake master cylinder is the first component in a vehicle’s braking system, activated by depressing the brake pedal. The pedal pushes a piston through this cylinder, forcing brake fluid through ...