Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of ...

Out of all the fluids that could be leaking from your car, brake fluid might be one of the hardest to diagnose. It doesn’t have a color, it doesn’t have a particularly strong smell, and it might not ...

In May 2016, the Ford Motor Company issued a recall for half-ton pickups equipped with the 3.5L EB V6. These workhorses presented brake master cylinder fluid leakage into the booster, caused by the ...

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 ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Ford is recalling 292,311 F-150 pickup trucks from the 2014 to 2017 model years due to concerns that they may leak brake ...

Q I have a 2000 Honda Civic with more than 194,000 miles on it that runs like a well-tuned top. The brakes work, but after using them for a while they turn mushy, and after sitting at a stoplight they ...

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 ...

Mazda has issued out a recall notice for 2001-2002 model year Tribute SUVs for a faulty brake master cylinder reservoir cap that can leak brake fluid. If the fluid does leak, it can come into contact ...

The Problem:Certain 2001 and 2002 Mazda Tributes may have a brake master cylinder fluid leak. The master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid, which could come into contact with the antilock ...

I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 with right around 100,000 miles on it. The other day I noticed the inner sidewall of the back tire was a little wet-looking, but it was a dry day and I hadn’t ...