Kia Brake Fluid Exchange Service in Terre Haute

What is Brake Fluid?

Brake fluid, also known as hydraulic fluid, maintains multiple components of your vehicle’s braking system. Even if the brake pedal was pushed all the way down, if there was no brake fluid your car would be unable to stop.

Checking Brake Fluid

Brake fluid can easily be checked under the hood. Most of the time the brake fluid is stored in a translucent reservoir so you can see the level of the liquid without opening the container. The reservoir usually sits near the back of the engine compartment in front of the brake pedal. The color of the brake fluid is ideally light and clear. If it isn’t, then the fluid is dirty and will need to be switched. The reservoir should also have a “full line” label. If the brake liquid drops under the line, the fluid needs to either be topped off or changed. Reduced brake fluid can also be a sign that the brake lines are getting worn down and need some maintenance.