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How to Make Single, Double, Bubble, and Mushroom Flare Brake Lines

Looking to start working on your car or truck's braking system, but aren’t sure how to properly create brake line flares? No need to worry — we’ll show you how to make single, double, bubble, and mushroom flares using a simple (and cheap) flaring tool!

The Best 15-Min DIY Brake Noise Diagnosis & Repair Tutorial Ever

by Chad Ina

One day way back when I was a punk kid—like 15 or so—I was helping a friend “fix” the brakes on his new-to-him ’78 Chevy C-10 pickup truck. He was 16 and had just started driving. He also thought he knew everything there was to know about cars and trucks. We all did at that age. … Read more

How to Replace Brake Pads and Rotors

by Chad Ina

For the aspiring shade tree mechanic, turning wrenches anywhere near brakes can be scary. But really, vehicle brake systems are actually quite simple, and replacing your own brake pads and rotors can save you hundreds of dollars in labor costs alone. One of our favorite YouTubers, Chris Fix, walks us through the process in this … Read more