DETROIT - Ford (F) is recalling some of its top-selling vehicles in the U.S. to fix a fluid leak that can reduce braking power. The recall covers about 271,000 F-150 pickups in North America from the ...

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 ...

The Bx6 bus that barreled through the Bronx, terrorizing passengers as it slammed into multiple cars along a five-block ...

As complaints over malfunctioning brakes mounted in both the U.S. and Japan, Toyota conceded Thursday that the latest model of its popular Prius hybrid had a design flaw in its anti-lock braking ...

The Transportation Department said Thursday it will investigate brake problems in the 2010 Toyota Prius after the automaker acknowledged a defect and its recent recall of several of its most popular ...

Inspectors found 14% of the commercial motor vehicles inspected on an unannounced Brake Safety Day had critical brake-related violations that put them out of service. On April 27, 46 jurisdictions in ...

Automaker Toyota announced Tuesday that it's recalling about 437,000 Priuses and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems. David Champion, senior director of automotive testing for ...

The owner of a 2013-14 Buick Encore SUV may come into your store with a complaint that his brake pedal feels very low or sinks to the floor on brake application. On investigation, you may find trouble ...

Brakes remain the No. 1 culprit for out-of-service violations for Class 8 trucks, and preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system is vital to avoid violations and downtime, industry experts said.

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

Federal investigators suspect potential brake problems, perhaps complicated by other factors, caused a Delta Air Lines Inc. jet to skid off a snowy runway last week at New York’s La Guardia Airport, ...

Ceramic brake pads combine ceramic fibers with other materials to offer quieter, cleaner braking. Semi-metallic pads use heavier metals for better performance.