Well, after I got back form my vacation I started up my car and while backing up I was holding the brake slightly to come out slowly. I hear this horrifying grinding noise. It's fairly low pitched and ...

Brake bedding sounds like a niche track-day ritual, but it is one of the simplest ways to make everyday stopping safer, ...

As Stem explains in Brake Sounds Are Warning Signs, Not Background Noise, listening to what brakes are telling you can save ...

Q: The brakes on my Mazda CX-5 make a noise only when I shift to reverse. What can the problem be? What would be a low-cost way to resolve this? A: The very first thing you should do is to have the ...

Squealing brakes cost auto manufacturers several hundred million dollars a year in warranty repairs and are among consumers' top 20 vehicle complaints – even in luxury cars. Now, acoustics researchers ...

Whenever you buy a vehicle, you expect it to work flawlessly until you decide to replace it. That is, however, not often the case, and small problems do occur due to wear and tear. For instance, after ...

Q: I own a 2017 Hyundai Tucson with 94,000 miles on it. Lately, when cruising to a stop, just before coming to a complete stop, I hear a noise and feel a slight shudder in the brake pedal. It sounds ...

When it comes to maintenance items on your vehicle, one of the most important components you need to pay attention to are brake pads. Having high-quality brake pads could save you from getting into an ...

Acoustic warnings were essential for survival in the past and still play an important role in contemporary society. However, a human being’s hearing is always active, and increasing sound sources in ...

To most drivers, an oil change, a fresh oil filter, maybe some new spark plugs, and a quick tire check is enough car maintenance. Fair enough — but when did your brake fluid last cross your mind? You ...