The brake master cylinder is the first component in a vehicle’s braking system, activated by depressing the brake pedal. The pedal pushes a piston through this cylinder, forcing brake fluid through ...

The key to applying the brakes is of course the master cylinder, which can be chosen once the caliper/disc assemblies have been selected. The proper master cylinder selection criteria include the ...

Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of ...

The GMC Terrain is the brand’s entry in the compact crossover segment, and the 2025 model year introduced the third North American generation, presenting a new exterior design, a more upscale cabin ...

According to a lawsuit filed by owners of General Motors SUVs, the master brake cylinders are unsafe. They make the vehicles unreliable and diminish their value. The plaintiffs experienced brake ...

Making our cars go fast is an exciting part of our hobby. Making 'em stop is usually not so exciting--that is unless you've experienced your quickest pass ever, only to discover that spongy pedal may ...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2016-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs and 2016-2018 F-150 pickup trucks that are equipped with a 3.5-liter engine due to brake concerns. The brake fluid ...

The Chevy Equinox is GM’s best-selling crossover and the 2025 model year ushered in the fourth-generation model, which includes fresh new styling, an overhauled cabin and a heavily upgraded ...