In a world where experienced professionals often dominate the workshop, it's always inspiring to witness raw talent in the ...

Hydraulic brake systems are split systems, comprising two discreet braking circuits. One master-cylinder piston and reservoir is used to actuate the brakes on one axle, with a separate piston and ...

Pinnacle engine: Two pistons, one explosion Over the roar from a 110-cc, two-cylinder engine, Pinnacle Engines founder James Cleeves (nicknamed Monty), pointed out a window in the block.

Many vehicle owners know about brake pads and their importance, but what about the brake calipers? Here's what they do and how many the average car needs.

There are two knocks against hard-chrome-plated piston rods. One involves service life. The surface quality or roughness of hard-chrome-plated piston rods changes over time.

Here’s how an opposed-piston engine works: Two pistons share a common cylinder, each with its own crankshaft and con rod. The pistons move toward one another and (almost) meet at top dead center.