In the wide, wide world of automotive terminology, there are a number of parts with names that are pretty logical and help to understand how cars work. Slang words aside, like a spider hose, some ...

"It's all about the boost," say the technicians at ABS Power Brake Company. Brake boosters and master cylinders-they're not the most glamorous parts of a brake system, especially when compared to the ...

Love them? Hate them? Do they dull the feeling of what the car is doing? Do they react poorly under certain loads? Or can you not live without the benefits? Whatever your personal opinion, there's a ...

We've done a lot of brake installation stories showing how to get bigger and better brakes. Unfortunately we tend to forget at times that even with the latest high-dollar brake systems, if you don't ...

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 ...

If you've ever driven a car without power brakes, you know just how much muscle it takes to bring your vehicle to a complete stop without some power assistance. Now, some Ford Bronco, Ranger, F-150, ...

In power brake systems, which are found on virtually all vehicles, the brake booster is a component that multiplies the force the driver applies to the brake pedal. If the booster fails, excessive ...