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 ...

Out of all the fluids that could be leaking from your car, brake fluid might be one of the hardest to diagnose. It doesn’t have a color, it doesn’t have a particularly strong smell, and it might not ...

You don’t have to be the sharpest tool on the tree or the brightest bulb in the drawer to figure out that the brake is a ...

Every driver will eventually encounter car problems along the way. Addressing these DIY-style can help you save money, learn more about how your car works, and gain valuable skills. Brakes are a key ...

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 ...

There are lots of visual signs, sounds, and changes in driving characteristics that can alert you of the need to service, or ...

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 ...

If you’re reading this, chances are that you change your engine oil religiously, like every six months or 3,000 miles, because that’s what has been ingrained into our car guy/girl souls since before ...

Which DOT 3 brake fluid is best? Vehicle maintenance is complicated and multifaceted, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Your brakes are the first line of safety on the road, so it is important ...

The problem: The brake, antilock braking system and/or traction control warning lights may illuminate on the dash due to a small brake fluid leak in the brake actuator. Vehicles affected by service ...