Out of all the fluids that could be leaking from your car, brake fluid might be one of the hardest to diagnose. It doesn’t have a color, it doesn’t have a particularly strong smell, and it might not ...
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 ...
Q:I have been following your column for the last few years and have picked up several tips. I have a question on my 1976 Anniversary Edition Corvette. I live in the Chicago area so I only get to enjoy ...
If you find one of your brakes is sticking, there could be any number of reasons why. We take a look to see what the causes might be, and what to do about them.
I purchased a 2007 Corolla in July 2017. Had the service completed on time (6 months post purchase) and was advised that the left rear brake caliper was leaking large amounts of fluid and the pads ...
QUESTION: I have a 2000 Honda Civic with more than 194,000 miles on it that runs like a well-tuned top. The brakes work, but after using them for a while they turn mushy, and after sitting at a ...
QUESTION: About three months ago I had the right front caliper replaced on my 1986 Ford Tempo. Since then the brake light has been coming on every three weeks. Once I check the brake-fluid reservoir ...
Ford is recalling some of its top-selling vehicles in the U.S. to fix a fluid leak that can reduce braking power.The recall covers about 271,000 F-150 pickups in North America from the 2013 and 2014 ...
Toyota has issued a recall for its latest Tacoma truck models, and the problem is about something you don’t want to mess with: your brakes. It turns out there’s a design flaw with the positioning of ...
Q:I have been following your column for the last few years and have picked up several tips. I have a question on my 1976 Anniversary Edition Corvette. I live in the Chicago area so I only get to enjoy ...
Q I have a 2000 Honda Civic with more than 194,000 miles on it that runs like a well-tuned top. The brakes work, but after using them for a while they turn mushy, and after sitting at a stoplight they ...