If your car has low brake fluid levels (see “Checking Brake Fluid”), it usually means that there’s a leak somewhere in your wheel cylinders or your brake lines, which are the lines that run underneath ...

Over the past few weeks we've looked at a magnetic drain plug remover that helps you change fluids without getting you covered in stinky gear oil, a silicone tray that saves you time (and a few swear ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This past week, I replaced rotted-out brake lines under my landlord's $1 Oldsmobile, and let me just say: It was total hell. I wrenched in my ...

Big Toyota, no brakes - no good, definitely not good! In order to be safe on road you have to take care of your car’s braking system. Periodical maintenance is the key and it includes checking the ...

Safety is of the utmost importance for any vehicle, but even more so when it is your kid's first "cool car." Up until now, we have been focusing on making the Project Father-and-Son 1969 Mustang ...

Electric vehicles are, generally, mechanically simpler than gas-burning cars. But maintaining them can be annoyingly ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. It’s hard to think of a more important automotive component than brakes. The ability to stop your car quickly, ...

Replacing the brake technology in your vehicle fleet is a decision with ramifications beyond just the cost of the repair. There are other factors for maintenance managers and drivers to consider: ...

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 ...

Upgrading your braking system is one of the more important modifications you can do if you regularly take your car to the track. While it might not give you a lot of outright performance, the braking ...

General Motors will not have to replace brake lines on 1.8 million older pickup trucks and SUVs, some of which developed severe rust that caused the brakes to fail, the government's safety agency ...