There was no damage, and no one was injured. So why does this happen? Simple — brake fluid goes bad. Here's what you need to know, with help from an expert — Ron Schornstein, president and CEO of ...

Air in the brake system can make your brake pedal feel spongy and vague. You should flush the fluid every two or three years, ...

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain versions of the current-generation S-Class due to a potential brake fluid leak, ...

The controller then directs a hydraulic valve to release some brake fluid pressure to the wheel in order to let it rotate again. This process repeats many times per second until the vehicle stops ...

"Over time, this may damage and wear through the brake hoses, causing a brake fluid leak," the recall report reads. "This can lead to a reduction of brake performance and increase in brake ...