My VW Eos 2.0 TDI's warranty ends soon. I have complained to the dealer about rust on the front brake caliper housings, but my claim has been rejected on the grounds that it is only surface rust.

Thanks to its toughness, durability, and heat-handling properties, steel has long been the material of choice for building automobile braking system components. In fact, steel is used to create many ...

Harley-Davidson Australia has recalled 4798 Street 500 and Street Rod 750 models over problems with rusty brake calipers. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader with concerns about visible rust on his car’s calipers. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader with concerns about ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This past week, I replaced rotted-out brake lines under my landlord's $1 Oldsmobile, and let me just say: It was total hell. I wrenched in my ...

I purchased a nearly-new 2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6 Ecoboost in June 2012 with 3500miles on the clock. The car is parked on my driveway at all times when not in use. Today’s mileage is 10,000. I recently ...

Step-by-step restoration of rusty BMW E30 325i brake calipers, restoring their appearance and ensuring reliable braking performance. Tsunami mapped: Hawaii and US west coast under evacuation warnings ...

Brakes locking up without warning? Congratulations, you've just experienced the automotive equivalent of your pants getting caught on a doorknob. One minute you're cruising along, singing off-key to ...

Q. I changed the calipers, rotors, brake pads, and both back tires of my 2012 Acura TL last December. The work was performed at a AAA repair shop. Now the calipers look completely rusty. What should I ...