Brake fluid is one of the many liquids that modern cars need in order to run (or stop). It's a type of hydraulic fluid with a high boiling point, but it also absorbs moisture like a sponge. DOT 3, DOT ...
Is That Honda CR-V Brake Fluid Change a Scam? Bryan thought he knew a scam when he saw one, and the Honda dealer's recommendation to flush his brake fluid reeked of it. What's the truth? I want to ...
We’ve been taking our two year-old (Nissan) Rogue to the dealer for its maintenance, and the most recent visit included replacement of the brake fluid.
How To Is a brake fluid flush necessary in my 6-year-old vehicle? John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader questioning whether his Toyota needs its brake fluid flushed.
With numerous types of brake fluid that come in a multitude of colors, being aware of what type of brake fluid you have is important to maintaining the health and long life of your vehicle. Before ...
So you've swapped out your old, weathered brake lines for some fresh stainless steel. Great! Now you just have to fill those fancy new lines with brake fluid, a tiresome and boring process that ...
Not even new brake pads can save you from the dreaded soft brake pedal. Maybe you noticed that you still have to press your brake pedal far into the floorboard to stop even after swapping out your ...
It’s November, which means now is the perfect time to get outside and start prepping your car for the ice and snow ahead. We put together a list of eight easy ways to winterize your car and stay safe.
Brakes are integral to vehicle safety and performance, yet many drivers underestimate how their habits impact brake longevity. While most cars can travel between 20,000 to 70,000 miles before ...
Unlike the elusive and oft-memed blinker fluid, brake fluid actually exists. Even more than that, it's one of the more important components of vehicular safety. As the name implies, it's a fluid that ...