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.

Of those fluids, one of the most vital for your car and your safety is brake fluid. Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in modern automotive brake systems. These systems rely on ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader questioning whether his Toyota needs its brake fluid ...

A bent brake line caused by faulty assembly may lead to reduced brake function, putting the driver and others on the road in danger.

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 ...

This issue can result in brake fluid leaking and reduced brake function, which increases the risk of crashing. Drivers who think their vehicle may be part of the recall should contact their Ford ...

Brake fluid in the recalled vehicles may leak due to the front brake lines coming into contact with the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and getting damaged, NHTSA said. This defect could lead to ...

“If there is a rapid loss of brake fluid or the brake fluid is completely depleted, this can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.” Ford said in the ...

The full-size SUVs' front brake lines can become damaged, leak brake fluid, and then cause the front brakes to not work properly. The recall affects 273,789 models, which Ford says will need to be ...

possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of front brake function. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake ...