Staying educated is important. Especially when it comes to your vehicle. Have you wondered what stops your vehicle? Surprisingly enough, it's fluid! That's right, without brake fluid to compress the brake pistons into the brake discs, you would not be able to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal will just go all the way to the ground.
This hydraulic fluid made from either glycol or silicone has a reservoir under the hood of your car that you can check regularly to make sure there are no signs of leaks or corrosion. This system is often aided with a brake booster, which is a master cylinder setup that takes air from the intake system and helps apply force to the brake system along with your foot.
A constant visual check of the brake system is important, and because brake fluid corrodes over time by absorbing moisture from the air, a brake flush is necessary from time to time.
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