What should I do if my vehicle is leaking brake fluid?

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

There are many parts to all vehicles’ brakes, which means a problem can be caused by a number of things. From our experiences at Budget Brakes, one of the most overlooked issue that causes problems is one of the most simple to fix. Brake fluid issues cause more visits to Budget Brakes shops than one would think, simply because it is easily overlooked. Brake fluid is an important aspect of any vehicle’s brakes and can cause problems if something goes wrong.

Brake fluid is used in a vehicle’s brake system to send a “message” to the brakes to stop the car. When the brake pedal is pressed, brake fluid is used to send hydraulic pressure to the brakes allowing them to create friction and stop the car. A large lack of brake fluid can create very hazardous problems for a driver. If there is very little or no brake fluid in the brake system whatsoever, the car can become almost impossible to stop. Brake fluid doesn’t dissipate like old oil and other vehicle fluids, so a large amount of missing brake fluid can usually be caused by a broken or severed brake line. Budget Brakes encourages anyone who is having a large brake fluid loss to have their vehicles serviced as soon as possible.

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