What Does Brake Fluid Do for Your Car's Brakes?
You may often hear about checking your car's fluid levels, and brake fluid is one of them, but what does brake fluid do for its brakes?
Auto brakes are powered pneumatically. When you step on the brake pedal, brake fluid is pumped into cylinders that actuate calipers. The calipers hold brake pads that clamp down on the rotors on your car's wheels. The friction this creates slows your…