Brake lines are most often 3/16- or 1/4-inch diameter and, while there will be no pressure difference between the two, there will be a difference in the amount of fluid delivered.

The brake lines are on that list of parts. Those little tubes running under the car transfer our foot pressure to the brake components at each wheel to stop our pride and joy from smashing into stuff.

System components are an important choice too and a dual reservoir master cylinder is at the top of my list for sure. Lose a line or a wheel cylinder in a single reservoir system and you've lost ...

If you decide to do the work yourself, be sure you’re addressing the root causes of your brake issues, and make sure pads, rotors and other parts really do need replacing before you buy new ones.

I have an old-school brake line flaring tool that I've reluctantly used what seems like 1,001 times to flare 3/16 steel brake line. It's the inexpensive one available at the parts store with the ...

Should you go with ceramic or organic brake pads? Before deciding, it's vital to know the differences between them, so you get the right ones for your vehicle.

The components required to perform this fix may include new bumper pieces, zip ties, two rear brake pipes, and brake fluid. Affected components: rear brake lines for the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500.

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Ford to bring their vehicle into a dealership. Dealers will inspect the brake lines and replace components as needed, free of charge.