Brake fluid is stored in the master cylinder. When you step on the brake pedal, fluid goes from the master cylinder into the brake lines; when you release the pedal, the fluid flows back into the ...

Your brakes are your car’s most important safety system, but they need care to stay reliable. From fluid health to master cylinder function, small issues can quickly become dangerous if ignored.

-Master Cylinder Function The hydraulic brake system is a closed hydraulic system. This means that the entire system must be full of fluid at all times. The fluid reservoir is often combined with the ...