Most of these liquids are required to keep the engine and transmission working smoothly, but arguably the fluid most important for your own safety is the stuff that goes into your brakes.

The brake fluid is a vital component of a vehicle’s braking system. It aids in transmitting force from the brake pedal to the brake pads, thus slowing or halting the vehicle by exerting this ...

When it comes to performance and safety, how your brakes feel and how they function both matter—but they’re not the same thing. Brake responsiveness and brake power are two sides of the same coin, and ...

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) is an auto parts and accessories retailer that sells everything from car batteries to windshield wiper fluid to brake pads. A company’s long-term sales performance is one ...

Brake fluid, which is hygroscopic, absorbs moisture over time. As a result, the boiling point lowers, potentially causing brake fade – a dangerous situation where excessive heat compromises the ...

Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Shares of AutoZone (AZO) slipped Tuesday after the auto parts retailer reported gross margins declined in its fiscal third quarter. The Memphis, Tenn.-based company ...

Phoenix Systems has launched BrakeShot, a new brake fluid additive designed to fight corrosion induced by the harmful effects of copper. DOT approved and specifically formulated to retard copper ...

Automotive parts retailer AutoZone adds 84 new stores in the third quarter as it attempts to weather potential economic gloom. Skip to Main Content Explore Our Brands WSJ Barron's MarketWatch IBD ...