Hydraulic mountain bike brakes work great, but they can be annoying to maintain. Even the best hydraulic disc brakes eventually get air or contaminants into the system. And that reduces lever feel and ...

When it comes to regular maintenance, few people take the time to perform the brake fluid service as intended. Most put fresh fluid in without bleeding the system through the bleeder valves, and some ...

SRAM’s Big Mineral Oil Switch SRAM disc brakes have almost exclusively used DOT fluid since the beginning, even before they ...

We’ve been getting more and more letters and e-mails questioning the need for brake fluid replacement. Most readers suspect that the service might be a rip-off because they have never had it done ...

Without question, brakes are one of the most important components of a bike. Ask any aggressive rider what they want out of a brake, and the first thing most would say is tons of stopping power. Now ...

All the horsepower and good looks in the world are meaningless without safe brakes. To have good brakes, you must stay on top of regular preventative maintenance in every respect because they need ...

Modern cars require a lot of maintenance and individual parts to function properly. Many of those parts degrade over time and require replacement or special attention. Various automotive fluids, in ...

Even if you’re fairly accomplished when it comes to taking care of your vehicle, understanding brake fluid might be a little intimidating. Mostly, it’s because of the nondescript labeling DOT 3, DOT 4 ...

Okay, consider this your intervention. 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 ...

Which DOT 3 brake fluid is best? Vehicle maintenance is complicated and multifaceted, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Your brakes are the first line of safety on the road, so it is important ...