A bent brake line caused by faulty assembly may lead to reduced brake function, putting the driver and others on the road in ...

If you drive a Ford, you might want to hit the brakes-literally. The vehicle manufacturer is recalling more than 270,000 SUVs ...

but like brake calipers, sometimes it can spring leaks or otherwise fail, and it must be rebuilt or replaced. The master cylinder is topped by the brake-fluid reservoir, which must be kept full.