Editor’s note: For the latest information on brake maintenance, click here. Changing brake fluid can be a slippery subject. Some manufacturers include it in their maintenance schedules and others ...

The brake system is one of the most critical components of your vehicle, and brake fluid is probably something that is overlooked or not thought of enough. How often you need to change your car’s ...

Does brake fluid need to be changed periodically? I know engine oil, and often, transmission oil is drained and replaced. But I have not heard anyone changing brake fluid. In my car, I notice the ...

Q. Some mechanics say that replacing brake fluid every three years will keep the braking system in top condition. It doesn't mention that in my manual. What's your take?—Dale Mettee, Westminster, MD A ...

There are a thousand and one recommendations on when to change brake fluid, depending on the manufacturer, from as often as every two years to never! Some manufacturers indicate to change the brake ...

View post: I Wanted to Hate the 2026 Nissan Kicks. Boy Was I Wrong. This article is intended to give you both a sense of what you need to do to make sure your brake fluid is in good shape and will ...

With numerous types of brake fluid that come in a multitude of colors, being aware of what type of brake fluid you have is important to maintaining the health and long life of your vehicle. Before ...

Last year, I bought a new 2025 Acura RDX SH-AWD. After 5 months and 1,500 miles, all the dashboard warning lights activated ...

Over the past few weeks we've looked at an extension wrench that loosens bolts in tight areas, a tap socket to restore damaged threads and a cheap jump-start battery pack that actually works. This ...

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 ...