Brakes are one of the most important components of any car, and most modern cars come equipped with a hydraulic braking system, which needs brake fluid to function. What does brake fluid exactly do?

To most drivers, an oil change, a fresh oil filter, maybe some new spark plugs, and a quick tire check is enough car maintenance. Fair enough — but when did your brake fluid last cross your mind? You ...

The process works because liquids are incompressible, and the density remains almost unchanged even during pressure and temperature rises. However, the fluid must retain its properties at all ...

The most important fluid in your car is perhaps the most ignored. This article is intended to give you both a sense of what you need to do to make sure your brake fluid is in good shape and will allow ...

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 ...

Q. OK, you were right about the “brake oil” statement by Y.H. (Cars, Nov. 20). But, you didn’t answer the real question: “Why does the brake fluid need to be changed?” I never really knew it needed to ...

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 ...

The brake fluid is a vital component of a vehicle’s braking system. It aids in transmitting force from the brake pedal to the brake pads, thus slowing or halting the vehicle by exerting this force on ...

If you find one of your brakes is sticking, there could be any number of reasons why. We take a look to see what the causes might be, and what to do about them.