While older F-150s allowed easy caliper removal and piston retraction, these modern trucks integrate electronically actuated parking brake calipers that require specialized tools to service properly.

On both test bikes, we ran a combination of the XTR BL-M9220 brake lever and the BR-M9220 caliper. In simple terms, these are Shimano’s new XTR four-piston brakes. Both front and rear brakes were ...

Remove the wheel and use a clean plastic tire lever (or better yet, a piston press tool) to push the pistons gently back into the caliper. Reinstall the wheel and pump the brake lever a few times ...

From the tools you'll need to key brake pad warning signs and the step-by-step process, here's everything you need to know about brake replacement.

If you plan on servicing your brakes at home, make sure to have brake caliper grease handy. See the best brake caliper greases at AutoGuide.com.

A four-piston brake caliper is the most commonly found option on most mountain bikes. It has four pistons that apply even and ...

But, if you’re changing the rear brakes, you may need another special tool to compress the caliper because of the emergency brake. We detailed that in another article.

To the uninitiated mechanic, changing your brakes can feel like a very daunting task. However, there’s been many a perso ...

Extract the pistons Remove the pistons ready for cleaning. The best way to do this is with a caliper piston tool which grabs from the inside so will not damage the delicate chrome outer.

The DIY spirit is alive and well in automotive. However, be wary of these 10 mistakes you might be making with changing brake pads.