Q I drive a flower delivery truck (Ford Transit Connect) and check all the fluids before I start my route. When the brake fluid is low, I bring it to the local garage and the mechanic always tells me ...

Of all the systems in your car, perhaps the most important to your safety are the brakes. Modern vehicles use hydraulic fluid to transmit pressure from a master cylinder to individual cylinders at ...

Editor’s note: For the latest information on brake maintenance, click here. Changing brake fluid can be a slippery subject. Some manufacturers include it in their maintenance schedules and others ...

There are many, many fluids your car needs to keep running properly, and much like those in the human body, things can go very badly if you have too much or not enough. Most of these liquids are ...

The brake system is one of the most critical components of your vehicle, and brake fluid is probably something that is overlooked or not thought of enough. How often you need to change your car’s ...

It is important that a car's braking system is able to function properly and smoothly, which means there needs to be enough brake fluid within the system which is of good quality. Brake-fail accidents ...

Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of ...

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 ...

Even drivers who take good care of their vehicles often forget about the brake fluid. It’s generally not changed in short, frequent intervals like motor oil, although automakers do recommend changing ...

Brake lag can turn your car into a death trap if you don't address it in a timely manner. Here's how to spot it before it becomes a catastrophic problem.