The question of which car first featured standard disc brakes is more complicated than you might think. While some American automakers were early to the party, it was a pair of European brands that ...

Technology around us is growing at a faster rate than we can say "What's the Wi-Fi password?" However, there are still some things that haven't changed since they were invented and are still in use ...

Abstract: This paper discusses control of the brake torque from the mechanical disc brake in a wind turbine. Brake torque is determined by friction coefficient and clamp force; the latter is the main ...

Electric bikes, or ebikes for short, have become a game-changer for commuting, recreation, and fitness. They offer a ...

Our first tango with disc brakes back in the 1980s didn't go well. What's the euphemism? Ahead of the market. Materials weren't up to the challenge, they were difficult to package, and were generally ...

Maintaining and adjusting bike disc brakes are essential for a safer and more enjoyable cycling experience. Whether you have mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes, proper alignment and maintenance will ...

There are some things people never get over, even after the rest of the world moved on long ago: the Alamo; the Dodgers moving to Los Angeles; even the disappearance of the McRib. If you’re the sort ...

Stuck brakes can be frustrating. What do you do when a brake fails to perform the one job that it is designed for? Here’s the good part! There are other solutions than kicking and screaming at your ...

A braking system is central to a vehicle’s performance. Whether pulling up to a stoplight or scrubbing speed on the track, brakes modulate speed and enhance control. Not only that, but they’re vital ...