Many of the larger vehicles on our roads have one intriguing thing in common: They can make sudden, loud, gas-escaping hissing noises. These noises, admittedly, have made this writer jump — on more ...

This video is a primer on brakes. Equipment Editor Jim Park cover the basics on how they work and what happens when brake drums get hot. Hot brakes can diminish their stopping ability, so drivers ...

How do power brakes work? What is vacuum assist? How do brakes utilize a vacuum for added braking force? This video explains ...

The majority of time a commercial jet is in motion, it's up in the air, where the traditional laws of motion that govern our cars don't quite apply the same way. However, it's important to remember ...

In the past, brakes were just brakes — you pressed the pedal and your vehicle slowed down. But as more cars come equipped with electric motors – hybrids or completely battery-powered – the big deal is ...