Q:I have been following your column for the last few years and have picked up several tips. I have a question on my 1976 Anniversary Edition Corvette. I live in the Chicago area so I only get to enjoy ...

Brakes often tell you something is wrong long before you have trouble stopping. The trick is to pay attention to the early warning signs and not confuse these red flags with normal wear or road noise.

If you're unfamiliar with cars, you might think squealing brakes are a normal part of your aging vehicle. Maybe with some WD-40, or if you left the car alone for a day or two, the noisy, annoying ...