Fairburn Auto Repair

Brake fluid is easy to forget because it does not sit in front of you like worn tires or squeaky brake pads. It stays sealed away in the hydraulic system, doing its job every time you press the pedal. Until age catches up with it. Old or contaminated brake fluid can change how the pedal feels, how well the system handles heat, and how long expensive brake parts last. The brakes may still work, but the fluid may no longer provide the system with the protection it needs. Brake Fluid Transfers Pedal Pressure When you press the brake pedal, brake fluid carries that pressure through the brake lines to the calipers or wheel cylinders. That pressure helps squeeze the brake pads or shoes against the rotors or drums. The fluid must remain clean, stable, and free of air. It also has to handle heat. Brakes create a lot of heat during normal driving, especially in traffic, on hills, while towing, or during repeated stops. If the fluid is in good condition, the pedal should f ... read more