Brakes are one of the most important components of any car, and most modern cars come equipped with a hydraulic braking system, which needs brake fluid to function. What does brake fluid exactly do?

You're hovering in the auto parts store, a single bead of sweat tracing a path of existential dread down your face, staring at two bottles: DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid. Can these two potions of ...

Most brake fluids are extremely corrosive to your car's paint, and if you spill them on it, you'll need to act quickly to avoid damage. Here's what to do.

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader questioning whether his Toyota needs its brake fluid flushed.

If you notice your brake fluid running low, you may be tempted to top it off. But according to a mechanic, doing so isn't a good idea.

Auto safety regulators said a brake control module software on some GM models may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs.

Without the warning light, a vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash, safety agency said.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the front brake lines in the SUVs "may be in contact" with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe due to a potential installation defect.

GM is recalling 450,000 2023 and 2024 trucks and SUVs of varying models due to a faulty brake fluid light apparently caused by a computer issue that doesn't relay the necessary information.

General Motors is recalling nearly 450,000 trucks and SUVs with a potentially faulty brake fluid warning light. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the brake control ...

So just how different are the Dot 4 and Dot 4 formulas for brake fluid? Let's take a look at the chemical composition of these components to find out.