VIDEO: Brake Drag And Fuel Economy

VIDEO: Brake Drag And Fuel Economy

Andrew Markel discusses brake hardware, and how these tiny replacement parts can increase fuel economy by reducing brake drag.

Andrew Markel discusses brake hardware, and how these tiny replacement parts can increase fuel economy by reducing brake drag. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Video courtesy Brake & Front End.

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