Disc brake caliper position on the rotor has little effect on real-world brake efficiency—as long as the bleed screws end up at 12 o'clock. Disc brake calipers may mount on the rotor "in lead" or "in ...

Disc brakes used to be found mainly on the front wheels of vehicles, with drum brakes at the rear. Today most passenger vehicles have disc brakes all around. Each brake has a flat steel disc — you ...

Air disc brakes (ADBs) have been proven to deliver advantages on the road, in the service bay, and for a fleet’s bottom line. Their success in heavy-duty applications is driving a continued increase ...

Though a decade ago it was far from the case, nowadays, the likelihood for a technician to work on a newer truck with air disc brakes (ADBs) is about the same as one with drum brakes. “Almost half of ...