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What do the brake warning lights mean in my car?
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Brake warning lights alert you to potential brake failure. Learn what your brake warning lights may be telling you.
How Drum Brakes Work
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Many cars today use drum brakes on the back two wheels. Get the complete scoop on drum brakes and check out some amazing graphics!
How Disc Brakes Work
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Disc brakes are the most common brakes found on a car's front wheels, and they're often on all four. This is the part of the brake system that does the actual work of stopping the car. Find out all about disc brakes -- even when to replace the pads.
What if my brakes stopped working?
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If your brakes stopped working while you were approaching an exit on the highway, would you know what to do? Find out what to do if your brakes stopped working.
How Air Brakes Work
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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.
How Brake Rotors Work
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Most drivers know the brakes on their vehicle have to be properly maintained to remain functional. But how many know that they can select new brake rotors based on the type of driving they do?
How does payload affect braking?
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How does payload affect braking? Learn all about payload and braking at HowStuffWorks.
Why do brake lines have so many bends and loops?
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Why do brake lines have bends and loops? They do serve a purpose -- learn why your brake lines are shaped with bends and loops and how they keep you safer.
How Brake Upgrades Work
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Brake upgrades can dramatically improve your vehicle's braking performance. Learn all about brake upgrades at HowStuffWorks.
How Engine Brakes Work
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Engine brakes are controversial because of their noise-levels. Check out HowStuffWorks for a great explanation on how engine brakes work.