Most people assume electric vehicles are easier on brakes. They’re right, sort of. Regenerative braking does most of the slowing, so the friction brakes barely get used. Brake pads on a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y can last 100,000 miles or more. Some owners go the entire life of the vehicle without replacing pads. […]
RAM 1500 Brake Recall 2026: What Owners Need to Know
If you own a RAM 1500 and tow with it, pay attention. A major recall affecting over 450,000 RAM 1500 trucks was issued in early 2026 related to the integrated trailer brake controller. The NHTSA recall number is 26V059, and it covers trucks where the trailer brake system may not function correctly when a trailer […]
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The Most Epic MOAB Video You’ll See
When R1 Concepts and Nitto Tire head to Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, you know it is going to be something special. This year, the crew locked in on one mission: hit the most challenging trails, capture the best shots, and show what happens when serious brake upgrades meet serious terrain. Moab is unlike […]
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Best Brakes for Towing: How to Choose Pads and Rotors for Heavy Loads
Your truck stops fine when it’s empty. Add a 7,000-pound travel trailer to the equation and everything changes. Towing multiplies the thermal load on your brake system in ways most people don’t think about until they’re white-knuckling down a mountain grade with a soft pedal and the smell of hot brakes filling the cab. The […]
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Track Day Brake Setup Guide: Everything You Need Before Your First (or Next) Session
Your engine makes you fast on the straights. Your brakes make you fast everywhere else. That’s not an exaggeration. Experienced track drivers know that braking zones are where time gets made. A driver who can brake later, harder, and more consistently into every corner is faster than a driver with 50 more horsepower but mushy, […]
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Best Performance Brake Upgrade Kits: How to Choose the Right Setup for Your Vehicle
You’ve decided your stock brakes aren’t cutting it anymore. Maybe the pedal goes soft after a few hard stops on a mountain road. Maybe you’re getting into track days and your factory pads are fading by the third session. Or maybe you just want shorter stopping distances and a firmer pedal for your daily driver. […]
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