Ever wondered why large trucks and trailers use air brakes instead of the hydraulic brakes found in most cars? In this video, we break down the engineering and safety reasons behind this essential ...

And, we mostly do it using pumps. I love pumps. But, even though they are critical for the safety, health, and well-being of huge populations of people, there are a lot of things that can go wrong ...

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A recall notice warns of the potential for "substantial loss of brake fluid," which can reduce brake function on the front wheels – increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain 2017-2018 ...

An issue with the braking system might cause fluid to leak from the master cylinder front wheel circuit to the brake booster. If this happens, the vehicle may become more difficult to stop.

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Antilock braking systems are even less tolerant of contaminated fluid and air than systems without ABS. The ABS hydraulic pump operates at several thousand psi, forcing brake fluid through very ...

In the video, which has garnered over 102,900 views at the time of writing, auto shop owner and mechanic William Chang (@concept3performance) demonstrated how he typically does a brake inspection.

Prestone has raised the bar yet again—by about five notches this time. The maker of the country’s leading brake fluid and coolant now has a new look. The trusted and proven Prestone brake fluid and ...

which in turn pushes the system’s hydraulic fluid out to each brake line (not before reaching the ABS pump), and then to each caliper and/or drum. Well, it’s the 21st century and calipers take ...