After checking your brake system, if you find that you have a leak or you have to bleed your brakes, you'll have to restore the brake fluid in your master cylinder to its proper level. Here are some ...

Is it necessary to flush the brake fluid after 20,000 miles, as my Mercedes dealer recommends? I recommend this routine service for every motor vehicle. Historically, domestic carmakers haven’t listed ...

Q: I want to flush the brake system, and this will take several bottles of DOT 3 fluid (DOT 3 is embossed on the reservoir top). What do you think of picking a plain DOT 3 fluid by price? Or, asked ...

Q: I own a 2020 Subaru Forester. The maintenance guide suggests a brake fluid flush every 30,000 miles/24 months. I have never owned any vehicle that has recommended this with such frequency. The ...

42K miles and five years, and the brake fluid is dark and the pedal has been feeling a bit soft lately. <BR><BR>A fresh flush of Dot 3 later, and a happy, noticeable difference. Firmer on the pedal ...

Question: I have a 2004 Ford Focus. I was told that the brake fluid is contaminated, but I can’t find anything wrong. The car stops OK, but I don’t want any problems. Should I be concerned? William ...

Alright, so I was into the dealer the other day, having a warranty item fixed on my 2007 Mazda 3 hatchback. This was the selling dealer, whom I rarely visit, since they're 4hrs away from where I now ...

Other than changing the pads, what maintenance or service is required for the brakes? Beyond the pads, a few other components of a car’s braking system also require routine maintenance. Inspection and ...

A: I recommend this routine service for every motor vehicle. Historically, domestic carmakers haven't listed this as routine service for their vehicles, but it has been, and continues to be, a ...