Last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck took over 2,000 trucks off the road because of light issues. Brake lamp failures, a common problem that’s easy for ...

Even if a driver is tailgating you, it is against the law to brake check them to get them to stop. It’s better and safer to keep a calm head, pull over and let them pass. Marcus Fuehrer Associated ...

Brake pads are one of the most overlooked, but vital, parts of our vehicles’ health. Every time you use your car’s brakes, it slightly wears away the brake pad friction material. Over thousands upon ...

Unlike metal brake lines, brake hoses are made of rubber, which means they wear out over time as the material hardens and cracks. Because they play a critical role in vehicle safety, regular ...

Checking all of your car’s key fluids takes less than ten minutes with the engine cold or recently cooled. The six fluids to check are engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, ...

Question: Is “brake-checking” legal when the driver behind you is following too closely? Answer: Wisconsin statutes do not directly address sudden braking (“brake-checking”) in response to a vehicle ...

The incident occurred on May 9, 2018 on I-294 in Chicago. The brake check caused a complete stop on the interstate and a 15-car pile-up with injuries. Brake checking takes road rage to a new and more ...

It is important that a car's braking system is able to function properly and smoothly, which means there needs to be enough brake fluid within the system which is of good quality. Brake-fail accidents ...

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Rona Cardwell went to the Brake Check in New Braunfels on September 13. The business replaced her brake pads and rotors and flushed her brake fluid. The job cost her $391. As ...