Automotive fluids are rather gross and toxic, and brake fluid is among the worst of them. Glycol-based brake fluid (DOT 3 or 4), used in the vast majority of cars, can act like paint thinner if ...

Q: I see many brake fluids on the market are now synthetic DOT 3 or DOT 4. How does that differ from the conventional DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid? How does that differ from silicone brake fluid? And my main ...

My Renault Clio 2014 model had brake fluid leaking out from under the cap that screws on to the reservoir and dripping into the engine bay, resulting in the paintwork having to be resprayed three ...

Brake fluid is a special liquid used in hydraulic brake systems. It should be impervious to heat, freezing, thickening, and bubbling. There are different types of brake fluids made for different types ...