Not even new brake pads can save you from the dreaded soft brake pedal. Maybe you noticed that you still have to press your brake pedal far into the floorboard to stop even after swapping out your ...

Of the variety of systems your Mopar features, the braking system is likely the most important in terms of safety. And while most brake work is pretty straight forward, the one procedure that can be a ...

The brake system is designed to reduce speed and stop the vehicle. It also helps keep the car still when the engine is not working. This system requires regular service, which includes the “bleeding” ...

Q:I have been following your column for the last few years and have picked up several tips. I have a question on my 1976 Anniversary Edition Corvette. I live in the Chicago area so I only get to enjoy ...

You don’t have to be the sharpest tool on the tree or the brightest bulb in the drawer to figure out that the brake is a ...

In 10,000 miles of driving, you hit your brakes an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 times. Yet brake fluid is widely considered the most overlooked fluid in your vehicle despite being vital to your safety.

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 ...

The quick answer is no: You don't need to bleed your brakes if you change your brake pads properly. However, there are some good reasons why you should. Let's start with the concept of brake bleeding ...

Q:I have been following your column for the last few years and have picked up several tips. I have a question on my 1976 Anniversary Edition Corvette. I live in the Chicago area so I only get to enjoy ...

If the brake pedal in your car has gone soft over time or your brakes don’t feel as tight and immediate as they used to, you might need to bleed your brake fluid. The brake fluid in your car collects ...

When you press on your vehicle's brake pedal, it's brake fluid that does the work. Your leg action moves a plunger in the brake master cylinder that pumps brake fluid through the brake lines and out ...