Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options ...

Like disc brakes, drum brakes rely on hydraulic fluid and friction. Depressing the brake pedal pressurizes the car's hydraulic fluid. The liquid then travels through the brake lines to reach the ...

Disc brakes used to be found mainly on the front wheels of vehicles, ... These calipers contain one or more pistons that force the brake fluid in the brake lines into the disc.

There are plenty of disc brake systems available today. Just take a look on e-Bay, at the swap meet, or in the junkyard. But most people don't know what system will fit their ride.

They’re available in hose only (1m £8.79 / 2m £11.29) so you can try and salvage existing fittings, or the easiest option is to get a whole fresh set of fittings too for £21.29 - £29.29.

We found a 1973-1976 A-body disc brake hose (NAPA PN 36755, MSRP $13.99) would work with the 3/8-24 flare nut on the hard line and provide an interference-free routing to the caliper.

In last month's issue (Apr. '18) we set about converting our 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon from early Camaro disc brakes to modern, aluminum four-piston disc brakes from Wilwood Engineering. The ...

The brake flex lines were not included in the kit, but Wilwood does offer a brake line kit (PN 220-7699) that fits properly. We attach the flex line to the hard line, and then install a new ...

For disc brake systems, the pressurized fluid helps compress a caliper, which forces brake pads, made of friction materials like ceramic or metal, into a metal rotor or disc.That action creates ...

When it comes to disc brakes for road bikes, two-piston brakes dominate the market, however, British outfit Hope has turned the braking power up to 11 - well actually, four - with its RX4 caliper.