Poage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT wants you to be an informed driver when it comes to vehicle maintenance. Brake fluid must be maintained in your car, truck, or SUV. Without this important fluid, your brakes cannot function, leaving you at risk of an accident as you travel around Hannibal, MO. Here is a look at brake fluid and the purpose it serves.
At the top of your car, usually near the engine, sits a reservoir that is connected to the master cylinder. This reservoir holds a hydraulic fluid that is passed from the master cylinder to the other parts of your braking system. Without brake fluid, there is no ability to bring your car to a stop by braking.
Brake fluid creates pressure as it is passed through the brake lines to each wheel. That pressure causes the brake pads to close, and this is what allows your car to stop.