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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Now that weather in Michigan isn't unbearable, I can actually go outside and wrench. So my first job was to fix that damn leaky clutch master ...

The brake master cylinder is the first component in a vehicle’s braking system, activated by depressing the brake pedal. The pedal pushes a piston through this cylinder, forcing brake fluid through ...

During the 1960’s the automotive industry evolved quickly, and started setting standards that are still common in modern-day car manufacturing. Brakes were an area of concern as the horsepower wars ...

In last month's issue (Apr. '18) we set about converting our 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon from early Camaro disc brakes to modern, aluminum four-piston disc brakes from Wilwood Engineering. The conversion ...

The Chevy Corvette is receiving a host of improvements and upgrades as the 2026 Corvette showcases a revised interior with a three-screen setup, an electrochromic glass roof panel, new paint colors ...

The brake master cylinder is a vital component in a vehicle's braking system, responsible for converting the force of the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure that activates the brake calipers. Without ...

Although the Cadillac XT4 is no longer in production and dealer inventory is winding down, GM has released a service update on the 2025 Cadillac XT4 regarding an issue with reduced brake performance.