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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 ...

Brake lag or delayed braking is best described as the time it takes for the brakes to bite after stepping on the brake pedal. Brake lag is most common in trucks, buses, and other large vehicles with ...

The braking system, without a doubt, contains your car's most important components. Nothing else matters without good brakes. Steering is important, but if the steering breaks, then the brakes will ...