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 ...

Why would anyone choose cable-actuated disc brakes in 2025? It’s a fair question. There’s a reason why hydraulic disc brakes have become the industry standard. Purely from a performance standpoint, ...

Your car’s brakes turn kinetic energy into heat to slow it down. By stepping on the brake pedal, you’re pushing fluid out the master cylinder, through brake lines and into the calipers. In the caliper ...

Everybody needs brakes. Even a mildly warmed-over 305 Malibu needs to be able to come abruptly to a stop when necessary. You may find your stock brakes are not up to the task, especially if you run ...

Disc brake pads are to brakes what a camshaft is to an engine. Where a cam is critical for defining an engine's power potential, brake pads are vital for successfully and repeatedly decelerating a ...

Do you like your brake pads to rub your wheels when you’re out of the saddle? Me neither. But what causes it? Is it deflection of the wheels or the frame? We tested four wheels and two frames to see ...

Brake pads are consumables that are vital to the braking system. Just like brake fluid, they are often overlooked, and the consequences can be disastrous. Follow us: The brake pads have the role of ...