UK firm Clarks has introduced the new M2 hydraulic disc brakes. Retailing at £89.99 for a complete pair, they’re undoubtedly among the cheapest hydraulic stoppers out there. Apart from still using an ...

If you’re looking for low-price disc brakes you could either get cheap old ones or very basic new ones – until these appeared. At 602g for a front 185mm rotor set-up, they’re heavy. But if you’re ...

Brake rotors are an important part of an automobile's disc brake system. They attach to and spin at the same speed as the car's wheels while providing a surface for the brake pads to grip when the ...

Brake rotors are one of the most integral parts of a modern vehicle. Without them, you’re hitting a tree, a mail carrier, or Timmy’s dog Spot. Too often do we overlook brake rotor wear, only to the ...

Picking the right rotors out of endless options can be tough. We've found top performers in all different price ranges. Brake rotors need replacing every so often. There’s no way around it. They’re a ...

The disc brake, as we know it, was first patented in 1902, but it failed to gain acceptance in the U.S. until the early 1960s when vacuum assist made the pedal effort acceptable for the driving public ...

We've previously discussed the possible pros and cons of cross-drilled brake rotors. The supposed upside of cross-drilling was preventing brake fade by improving gas venting of traditional disc brake ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. It’s hard to think of a more important automotive component than brakes. The ability to stop your car quickly, ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Brake pads and rotors have a simple yet critical role — bringing your vehicle to a stop. When you push your brake pedal, your brake calipers squeeze your ...