Our favorite tweak for squeaks relies on a different principle: Instead of using shims or lubricants to decouple the pad from ...

Let's peel back the friction material on different aftermarket brake pads! We'll examine five different brake pads to see how ...

Disc and drum brakes used only two types of friction materials—semimetallic and asbestos. The mechanic simply replaced the old pad or shoe with the same type. Aftermarket suppliers rarely ...

Over time, friction can wear things out. Worn brake pads won’t be as good at stopping the bike. We can feel friction against the air, too. Especially on a windy day. This is commonly known as ...