Drum brakes were a design that started way back when automobiles were just coming around. Times have changed, but drums are still a cheap, lightweight option, so they can still be found on the back of ...

Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc (rotor) ...

Admittedly, the vast majority of classic truck ownersconvert to disc brakes in the rear for one reason and one reason only: to get rid of the unsightly drums and replace them with something that looks ...

That stinks a bit. They have corroded because rear brakes don't actually get used enough to clean off overnight corrosion. But to sting you for a new set when the car is on a BMW MINI lease is out of ...

Q: Is the 2009 VW Jetta diesel station wagon strong enough to tow a 15' long pleasure boat? A: VW doesn't rate this vehicle for towing at all in the US. In Europe, they permit towing but only with a ...