You likely became well aware of the need for a brake controller the first time you ever drove a tow vehicle with a travel trailer on a trip. It’s no wonder why most states require them. Their purpose ...

A brake controller makes a trailer stop more like a car. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of accessories for trailering, but nothing makes a bigger difference than the best trailer brake controller ...

Motorcycle safety is extremely important, and there are few aspects of riding that are more vital than knowing when and how to use your brakes. One of the first important tips that most new riders ...

Trailer brake controllers have come a long way since first being introduced. You might remember your dad, or even your dad’s dad wiring up a controller back in the day—and what a hassle it was ...

Modern diesel engines perform exceptionally well at 1,100 to 1,200 rpm. They deliver peak torque just a few hundred rpm above idle, and peak horsepower somewhere around 1,500 or 1,600 rpm. But what ...

From 1967 to 1970, the Chevy C10 (2WD, 1/2-ton truck) had six-lug front drum brakes and 16-inch steel wheels. The lower control arms featured a tubular cross-shaft with a metal-on-metal bushing at ...

One of the most essential components of a classic auto build is reworking the car's brakes and suspension. Obviously the weight of these metal beasts is far heavier than today's plastic and fiberglass ...

Brake-by-wire systems are becoming increasingly common for a variety of reasons. These systems are particularly useful in hybrids and EVs, where they allow the brake pedal to control both regenerative ...

Some automakers are using brake-by-wire systems in their latest vehicles. Jason Fenske at Engineering Explained has the details on how these systems work. Brake-by-wire systems insert electronics into ...