If brake fluid can damage paint this badly, it's no good for human skin either. Dab the spill area with paper towels to absorb as much spilled fluid as possible. Do not wipe!

For the same year’s Lexus ES 350 (very similar vehicles) there is a recommendation to change the fluid every 30,000 miles. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, a fancy word that means it attracts water.

The recommended interval for changing brake fluid can vary depending on the vehicle and the type of brake fluid. In general, brake fluid should be changed every 2-3 years or every 30,000-50,000 miles.

Air in the brake system can make your brake pedal feel spongy and vague. You should flush the fluid every two or three years, which is a relatively easy two-person project.

Mercedes-Benz USA, is recalling 20,339 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak ...

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Then comes the heart of his advice: Never top off your brake fluid just because it’s low. “Brake fluid doesn’t dissipate,” Chang explains.

A GM recall over a failing brake fluid leak detection system includes the 2023 and 2024 Cadillac Escalade SUV, with a fix now available OTA or at dealerships.

Brake pads can last anywhere from 30,000 to 100,000 miles. Why the big range? That's because driving style plays a big part in brake wear. So does the material used in the pads.

As far as weight goes, the differences between our competitors are only marginal, with a 180 g gap between the lightest and heaviest brakes on test, with the Hayes Dominion T4 tipping the scales at ...