Q. We have a 2019 Toyota Sienna with less than 50,000 miles, and have been advised to have the brake fluid flushed. Over the last 15 years we have owned six Toyotas and have never had the brake ...

With numerous types of brake fluid that come in a multitude of colors, being aware of what type of brake fluid you have is important to maintaining the health and long life of your vehicle.

Of those fluids, one of the most vital for your car and your safety is brake fluid. Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in modern automotive brake systems. These systems rely on ...

The brake fluid is a vital component of a vehicle’s braking system. It aids in transmitting force from the brake pedal to the brake pads, thus slowing or halting the vehicle by exerting this ...

As a result, the outlet pipe may become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak, causing the vehicle's front brakes to stop working, recall documents state. "A brake line leak may cause a longer ...

The full-size SUVs' front brake lines can become damaged, leak brake fluid, and then cause the front brakes to not work properly. The recall affects 273,789 models, which Ford says will need to be ...

possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of front brake function. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake ...

Brake fluid in the recalled vehicles may leak due to the front brake lines coming into contact with the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and getting damaged, NHTSA said. This defect could lead to ...

“If there is a rapid loss of brake fluid or the brake fluid is completely depleted, this can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.” Ford said in the ...