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 ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Q. Some mechanics say that replacing brake fluid every three years will keep the braking system in top condition. It doesn't mention that in my manual. What's your take?—Dale Mettee, Westminster, MD A ...

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 ...

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 ...

How often should you change your brake fluid? Les McMaster, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) says that this is a common question customers ask their workshop mechanics. Les ...