In last month's issue (Apr. '18) we set about converting our 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon from early Camaro disc brakes to modern, aluminum four-piston disc brakes from Wilwood Engineering. The conversion ...

The brake master cylinder is a vital component in a vehicle's braking system, responsible for converting the force of the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure that activates the brake calipers. Without ...

Let’s be honest here, the only time we think about replacing our master cylinder is when the current unit isn’t working properly. With all of the technological advancements in our industry, we know ...

Q:I have been following your column for the last few years and have picked up several tips. I have a question on my 1976 Anniversary Edition Corvette. I live in the Chicago area so I only get to enjoy ...

When you press on your vehicle's brake pedal, it's brake fluid that does the work. Your leg action moves a plunger in the brake master cylinder that pumps brake fluid through the brake lines and out ...

Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of ...

When a Formula 1 racing driver hits the brakes, he isn’t applying actual pressure to the master cylinder controlling the rear brakes. Instead, he’s sending a signal for the computer to interpret, and ...

The brake master cylinder is the first component in a vehicle’s braking system, activated by depressing the brake pedal. The pedal pushes a piston through this cylinder, forcing brake fluid through ...