There's no question the superiority of disc brakes versus drum brakes when it comes to stopping. It would probably surprise most, though, how many classic Chevys are still rolling on outdated front ...

A burnout is pretty easy to do, but it's a lot easier with a line-lock. A line-lock allows you to lock the front brakes independently of the rear brakes, so the car stays put while the tires smolder.

Some automakers are using brake-by-wire systems in their latest vehicles. Jason Fenske at Engineering Explained has the details on how these systems work. Brake-by-wire systems insert electronics into ...