Speed kills, brakes save. Make sure the hydraulic brake system on your motorcycle(s) is in tip-top shape with these helpful pro tips. Learn how to effectively purge dirty fluid with the clear stuff.

After checking your brake system, if you find that you have a leak or you have to bleed your brakes, you'll have to restore the brake fluid in your master cylinder to its proper level. Here are some ...

Q: I want to flush the brake system, and this will take several bottles of DOT 3 fluid (DOT 3 is embossed on the reservoir top). What do you think of picking a plain DOT 3 fluid by price? Or, asked ...

Questions arising from the need for an engine flush (it’s generally not) cast a shadow on the brake-fluid flushing. As an engine differs from brakes, so do the services. And the need for the latter ...

Is it necessary to flush the brake fluid after 20,000 miles, as my Mercedes dealer recommends? I recommend this routine service for every motor vehicle. Historically, domestic carmakers haven’t listed ...

Q: I own a 2020 Subaru Forester. The maintenance guide suggests a brake fluid flush every 30,000 miles/24 months. I have never owned any vehicle that has recommended this with such frequency. The ...

The Actron brake bleeder is the best way to bleed motorcycle brakes that we have found so far. It’s a bit tricky to use, but once you figure out how to get the hose to fit the bleed nipple, it works ...