What are the advantages of disc brakes vs drums? For some, this question might seem obvious. But we want to go a little deeper than the typical surface-level analysis of disc vs drum brakes and maybe ...

Both brakes have their respective strengths and weaknesses. An objective look at both of them. Any die-hard biker would never like the bike to stop once it's tires have hugged the road but anyone who ...

When you start talking brakes and trucking safety, there’s good news to be had. For starters, mandates put in place several years ago (see sidebar) significantly beefed up the stopping power of both S ...

Question: Can you discuss the pros and cons of drum brakes vs. disc brakes, in terms of functionality and cost? It seems to me that with current manufacturing technology, disc brakes would be standard ...

Brake technology, just like many other car technologies, has come a long way in recent years. If you did drive in the late 1980’s you would have a crystal clear idea of the exponential change where ...

Aircraft braking is a highly specialized system. After all, it is designed to stop enormous momentum safely and efficiently. Unlike car brakes, aircraft brakes must handle extreme forces during ...

There aren’t many good reasons left not to spec air disc brakes, but drum brakes continue to out-sell discs. If you’re on the fence, here’s something to consider. Had the truck driven by Rogel ...

Q Can you discuss the pros and cons of drum brakes vs. disc brakes, in terms of functionality and cost? It seems to me that with current manufacturing technology, disc brakes would be standard. I'm ...