The first stop for the carbon weaves that Brembo sources from Japan and the United States is the Needler. It's a mechanical ...

Formula 1 is known for its quirky methods when it comes to aerodynamics and engineering. In that mix, brakes become a vital component for the teams because stopping power is just as important as raw ...

Take the wheels off the Le Mans-winning Ferrari 499P, and there you'll find brakes that look alien. Same with all the hypercars against which it competes, LMP2 cars, and Formula 1 machinery. All of ...

When there’s a new Ferrari hypercar, every aspect of the car is combed over to extract the peak performance of its era, and ...

The hottest sight at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race isn't the pageantry of the start or the big finish, but right in the middle. Standing on the side of the track at Mulsanne or Indianapolis ...

Brakes are the hardest-working but most underappreciated components in any car’s chassis. Their operating temperatures top those of most engine parts, and their working environment includes occasional ...

It's a little hard to put a date on exactly when cross-drilled brake rotors started to appear, but it was definitely some time in the Sixties. Some of the earliest race cars with them were Porsche's ...

Disc brake calipers may mount on the rotor "in lead" or "in trail," which refers to their position relative to the spindle or axle centerline. In nearly all cases there is no real-world performance ...