In 10,000 miles of driving, you hit your brakes an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 times. Yet, brake fluid is widely considered the most overlooked fluid in your vehicle despite being vital to your safety.

When it comes to the essentials of any car, brakes rate right up there with things like wheels and gasoline. A solid, firm brake pedal is a good place to start checking that your brakes work properly.

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Your brakes are pretty important, but are one of the most overlooked aspects of your car. We change oil religiously, but often don’t give the brakes a second thought. Most performance-minded experts ...

Got spongy brakes? Watch us tackle a full brake bleeding job on a clean, lady-driven Honda CRX. Whether you're into DIY car repair, own a CRX, or just love old-school JDM builds, this video’s for you.