Bleeding your brakes, or changing the old fluid and getting out the air, can be a long, dirty, and difficult process. If you’re doing it the old fashioned way, you probably need to find a friend who ...

It isn't exactly common practice but most Hondas' brake fluid should be flushed-or bled-every 30,000 miles or so.It'll also need to be performed any time the system is opened, like when changing brake ...

Bleeding your car's brakes sounds intimidating until you actually do it. If your brake pedal feels squishy, or you've just replaced brake pads or lines, bleeding the system can bring your stopping ...

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it attracts water even inside the hydraulic system. This is why all European car manufacturers recommend a brake fluid change interval, usually 1 year or 2 years.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...