We obtained a set of Paul Components Klamper mechanical disc brakes as part of the first production run after it’s official introduction at 2014 Interbike. The Klamper was in the works for three years ...

What is a disc brake system? How can one be faster without adding more ponies to the engine? One way is to make your car lighter. Having a higher power-to-weight ratio will make your car faster since ...

Dayton Parts on Tuesday debuted a new all-makes air disc brake program for heavy truck and trailers. The comprehensive offering, the company says, will cover all major original equipment (OE) air disc ...

A comprehensive new electronic catalog featuring the expanded Abex line of original equipment-quality replacement air disc brake pads for commercial vehicles is now available from Federal-Mogul. The ...

Modern automotive disc brake designs share common features. The primary components are a rotor and caliper. The rotor attaches to the wheel hub and rotates at the same speed as the wheel and tire ...

Upgrades make this light, super-powered brake easier to live with Formula already had the title of ‘lightest production disc brake’ in the bag, and the same model happened to be one of the most ...

Since the UCI lifted their ban on disc brakes for cyclo-cross, the race has been on to develop a hydraulic system for drop-bar bikes. Rumours have been flying regarding what the major manufacturers ...

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 ...

It’s long been common practice for fans of muscle-era cars to upgrade the four-wheel drum brakes, typical of that period, to front discs. For years, doing so required sourcing parts from donor ...