Many of the symptoms associated with a brake problem are the result of brake fluid issues (see this link for a list of brake problem symptoms). Fortunately, checking your brake fluid level is a ...

Unlike the elusive and oft-memed blinker fluid, brake fluid actually exists. Even more than that, it's one of the more important components of vehicular safety. As the name implies, it's a fluid that ...

Brake fluid is stored in the master cylinder. When you step on the brake pedal, fluid goes from the master cylinder into the brake lines; when you release the pedal, the fluid flows back into the ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

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. Before ...

Regular readers of the Motormouth column know that we are not strong proponents of services that are not listed in the owner’s manual. Many times, these suggested maintenance jobs are far better at ...

Your mechanic should test the battery's voltage and check for corrosion around the terminals. A weak battery can leave you ...

Editor’s note: For the latest information on brake maintenance, click here. Changing brake fluid can be a slippery subject. Some manufacturers include it in their maintenance schedules and others ...