At Fred Grande Ford, we understand that risks are part of life, but we encourage you to avoid unnecessary risks. Never paying attention to your car's brake fluid is such a risk.
We service brake systems in Casco, MI, so we're authorities on everything related to your brakes. As a result, we can tell you that brake fluid plays a crucial role in stopping your vehicle. Usually, brake fluid is mostly composed of a glycol-ether liquid. This is a hydraulic fluid, which means that the substance can transfer energy in a closed system. In a brake system, the energy transferred by this fluid is the force you apply when you engage your brake pedal.
You may have noticed that you must apply more pressure as your vehicle's mileage climbs. This happens when your brake fluid must fill more space due to brake-pad wear. Like your vehicle's manufacturer, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance of your brake system, which may include replacing your brake fluid.