Your brake system relies on brake fluid to slow or stop your vehicle, which means having sufficient levels of clean brake fluid at all times is crucial. You might be running low on brake fluid when:
Your brake pedal feels “spongy” or “mushy”
It takes longer than usual to stop your car
Your dashboard’s brake warning light turns on
The simplest and most effective way to gauge your current brake fluid level is to check it yourself. To do so, you’ll need to find the brake fluid reservoir on the master cylinder. From there, you’ll be able to inspect the fluid within the reservoir; if it’s running low, you need to get a refill as soon as possible. But even if you have enough brake fluid, you might still need service if that fluid looks dark or muddy.
Checking brake fluid is far from a complex process, so you might think it’s just as easy to replace this fluid on your own. However, that’s not the case—brake fluid is incredibly toxic, so you don’t want to risk spilling it. Instead, set up a service appointment at Lamb’s Tire & Automotive (and save some cash in the process by exploring our online coupons)!