The following was published in CCJ's Air Brake Book, 11th edition, sponsored by SilverbackHD. CCJ's Air Brake Book is a complementary industry resource, courtesy of our partnership with SilverbackHD, ...

Brake troubles often remain invisible until the problem shows up in an unusual circumstance, such as a full-pressure panic stop, or a situation where a fast release is needed, but the brakes just ...

Most drivers have experienced brake noise at some point, whether it’s a squeal at a stoplight or a grinding sound during heavy braking. Because brakes still seem to function normally at first, many ...

The problem: An improperly manufactured brake-pedal assembly may allow the pedal to slide side to side. That could prevent the driver from applying the brakes when they intend, or let the driver ...

Ford is recalling nearly 115,000 Escape and Bronco Sport SUVs because a government safety audit uncovered an issue with how their brakes might perform in an emergency. The audit found that if the ...

Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media ...

During the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May, inspectors put 19% of commercial vehicles inspected out of service for serious safety violations, meaning those trucks were not ...

2024 and 2025 Toyota Tacoma 4WD pickups equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch wheels can develop leaks in the rear brake hoses. Abrasion from accumulated mud and dirt is the root cause. Toyota says ...

A rear brake line problem with Softail 2025 and 2026 models has led to a Harley-Davidson recall of almost 17,000 motorcycles.

General Motors is issuing an update to a recall because the initial recall has created more problems. After inquiries by the Detroit Free Press that started earlier this month, GM has confirmed that ...

Ford’s ugly recall streak continues into the second half of 2025, with the automaker issuing a fresh recall that affects more than 312,000 vehicles due to a potentially serious brake issue. Affected ...