The caliper presses brake pads against either side of the disc, creating friction that slows the disc’s rotation and thus the wheel to which it is attached, slowing and stopping the car.

You can save hundreds of dollars by replacing the pads and rotors yourself. And it only requires a few cheap tools.

A small number of 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid minivans were produced with insufficiently torqued bolts for the ...

In drum brakes, the pads are called shoes. Subject to tremendous friction and heat, brake pads wear down and must be replaced as part of a car’s regular maintenance. How long they last depends ...