While I don't have another Hope brake to test out the V4 pads, the 40mm size is used by a few manufacturers, including Lewis. I also happened to dislike the OEM pads the Lewis LHP+ brakes arrived with ...

Automotive enthusiasts aren’t the only ones who enjoy getting their hands dirty. Many regular drivers tackle oil changes, swap air filters, or fit new brake pads without a second thought. These are ...

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 ...

Garage owner Kevan Gibbons has noticed many changes in his 45 years in the motor trade. Cars are much bigger than when he started out. Driving styles have changed too, with more frequent stopping. All ...

The brake pads are vital for safe driving and one of the car maintenance items you should probably check on. The system works like this: pressurized fluid is introduced through the brake lines into a ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Buying the best brake pads you can afford will help you stay safe on the roads. When it comes to maintenance items ...

Like many things to do with car ownership, a car’s brakes are more than just a crucial safety issue, they can also make up a significant part of monthly running costs. So, how much to replace brake ...

When it comes to car maintenance, there are some tasks that are better left for somebody else to tackle. An oil change, for example, doesn’t cost much more to have done at a shop than if you were to ...

James Parkin works for the University of Southampton. He received funding from Wessex Medical Research. Matt Loxham receives funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council ...

Brake pad dust is a natural part of owning and driving a car. As you use your brakes, the pads will grind with the wheel rotors, and the friction wears down the pad and create dust. But just because ...

Earlier this year Trek unveiled the 4th generation Top Fuel. Admittedly it doesn’t look all that different to its predecessor, and indeed it shares the same amount of travel and features similar ...