If the fluid is clean, but just a bit low, you can top it up yourself with the correct type of brake fluid for your vehicle. If it's dirty, however, it's best to call the pros for a proper flush.

Brake fluid must function through heat, cold, and all the variations of temperatures affecting all brake systems. In other words, brake fluid must be and must remain viscous (fluid) and resistant ...

Most brake fluid manufacturers recommend changing brake fluid every 18 months or 60,000km. Types of brake fluid Brake fluids are glycol-based DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1.

Unlike the brake lines, which are metal tubes that run the length of the car, the short brake hose found at each wheel is made of rubber. The hose’s job is to carry brake fluid from a brake line ...

I've owned cars for the past 20 years and I've always made a point of changing brake fluid every two years regardless of mileage, as per my mechanic's recommendation.

Brake fluid's life span depends on what you drive, how you drive, and even where you drive. A powerful, heavy C63 AMG in hot and humid Florida could cook its fluid in a single track day.

Q: I read your recent article about brake fluid and recommendations. I own a 2015 Mustang that’s more than 7-years old and has 15,000 miles on it. This is a car for weekend drives in nice weather.

And so we decided to conduct a test we hadn’t planned: swapping the Z’s standard brake fluid for an aftermarket product, ATE Super Blue, which has a higher boiling point (536 degrees F).

The problem: The brake, antilock braking system and/or traction control warning lights may illuminate on the dash due to a small brake fluid leak in the brake actuator. Vehicles affected by ...