Posted on 10/28/2022
The brake fluid is one of the most vital yet overly overlooked vehicle fluids. It plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of your car's braking system. The fluid works under extremely high temperatures to facilitate the seamless movement of the various components of the brake system. It is held on the brake lines and provides the force generated when the pedal is pressed. The pressurized brake fuel powerfully moves across the brake lines and into the calipers when you step on the brake pedal. The calipers, in turn, push the pads against the brake rotors, which then exerts pressure and generates friction on the vehicle wheels, ultimately causing them to stop. If your vehicle is low on brake fluid, it will be impossible to complete this system, and the entire system might fail. Causes of Low Brake Fluids Your vehicle's brake fluid might not need to be replaced as often as other fluids. However, it can still run low or go bad. Some common causes of low b ... read more