Pad Knock-Back – What it is, how it happens — and what to do...

We’ve all seen the driver ahead of us dab the brakes before a big braking zone, but why, you might ask? It’s to remedy...

Proper Brake Cooling Is Essential for Safety and Lower Lap Times

A photograph of glowing orange brake rotors blazing away through fast-spinning spokes is truly an awesome sight. That is, unless the car in the...

Do-It-Yourself HPDE Brake Cooling Kit

Two things I can guarantee will occur during a NASA High Performance Driving Event. First, I know you are going to have a great...

Mazda Miata E Brake Removal

There are several required modifications you must do when converting a Miata to a racecar. A big radiator is one. Racing brake pads is...

How to Ensure a Safe HPDE Experience with Upgraded Brake Fluid

As you prepare to head to your next HPDE weekend, you are probably thinking about one thing: speed. That is perfectly normal. Speed is...

A Mini Goes Big – Adding a Wilwood big brake kit to a Mini...

The Mini Cooper S enjoys a reputation as fun, zippy little car that handles great. Now that prices on used S models have come...

Installing Stainless Steel Brake Hoses on a Mazda Miata for Increased Stopping Power

Several things happen when you stand on the brakes hard. Foremost, the system takes the energy of momentum and transduces it into heat, and...

Track Day Upgades for BRZ Brakes

One car that is starting show up in greater numbers at NASA events is the Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86/FRS, and the aftermarket is serving up...

Upgrading Brake Hoses to Braided Stainless Steel

Well, the ultimate dash light machine had stopped breaking long enough for me to consider some upgrades to it. Well, that’s not true, the...

Brake Fluid Basics – Understanding the Fine Points Can Help You Select the Best...

Racing is all about speed. Well, it is for a little while anyway. Then, because somebody decided to put a corner right in the...

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