Question

Explain why it is important to check your brake fluid regularly. explain what happens to the fluid when you step on the brake of a car and how that fluid then acts to make the car slow down. and explain why it is important to make sure that your car always has an adequate supply of brake fluid.

Answer 1

Brake fluids work to amplify the braking force and transfer force into pressure. This means that the force necessary to stop a car can be generated by simply pressing a pedal with your foot. However, if there is insufficient braking fluid, there won't be enough braking force generated, meaning the vehicle will be more difficult to stop. Therefore, to avoid accidents, braking fluid level should be maintained.