Some people use their down time to read a book, catch a movie or exercise. Aaron Lewis used his down time in a way that would put slackers to shame: He came up with a design that could revolutionize ...

Despite their private engineers’ warnings that track brakes were necessary on the Angels Flight cable cars, city redevelopment officials allowed the builders to alter the design in 1995 to eliminate ...

With the Electronic Wedge Brake (EWB), which electronics and mechatronics developer Siemens VDO unveiled at last fall's Frankfurt auto show, it is now possible to realize a 12V brake-by-wire system.

Our friends at RideApart discussed the possibility of a system like this being implemented in motorcycles. Indeed, it would offer a far more sophisticated braking experience and a smaller brake design ...

A. This is a so-called cam-operated drum/shoe brake design. The amount of shoe pressure against the inside of the drum is a function of cam rotation; more rotation, more pressure. This type of ...

No other body shape has captured the imagination of enthusiasts as much as the shooting brake. Before anything else, it's particularly rare, usually reserved for ...

Lighter than previous designs and has a lower residual brake torque. According to the company, it is lighter than previous designs and has a lower residual brake torque. This will help future electric ...

Where is a specific brake or clutch type most appropriate? It depends on what it’s being used for. Bobbi/Nexen: There are four basic application classifications: occasional start or stop, high cyclic ...

Brake pads are among the most vital components in ensuring the safety and performance of any vehicle. When it comes to ...