A burnout is pretty easy to do, but it's a lot easier with a line-lock. A line-lock allows you to lock the front brakes independently of the rear brakes, so the car stays put while the tires smolder.

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, ...

I have an old-school brake line flaring tool that I've reluctantly used what seems like 1,001 times to flare 3/16 steel brake line. It's the inexpensive one available at the parts store with the wing ...

If your car has low brake fluid levels (see “Checking Brake Fluid”), it usually means that there’s a leak somewhere in your wheel cylinders or your brake lines, which are the lines that run underneath ...

Master your brakes and clutches by following our complete guide! Get to know the numerous types, wear tips, service tips and ...

With all the major mechanical components installed in our '49 Chevy project Purple Pig, it's time to get down to all the little jobs that seemingly take forever in order to make the car road worthy.

Replacing brake calipers, pads, and rotors is a straightforward task on most cars. If you’re even slightly competent and confident with tools, this is generally a task you can take on yourself. That ...

Some modifications never become outdated, especially those that are simple bolt-on improvements that can be done with junkyard parts. We still get questions about swaps and conversions we did it over ...

I used to fear working on the brake systems of my vehicles because of how vital they are in avoiding becoming one with other cars on the road. If you don’t have knowledge on your side along with some ...

Bleeding your brakes, or changing the old fluid and getting out the air, can be a long, dirty, and difficult process. If you’re doing it the old fashioned way, you probably need to find a friend who ...