Checking your brake fluid level is a simple but important part of maintaining your car. Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that helps transfer the force from your brake pedal to your brake calipers, which in turn squeeze the brake pads against the rotors to slow or stop the car. Without enough brake fluid, your brakes will not work properly, which can be dangerous.
Checking your brake fluid level is easy and only takes a few minutes. You will need a clean rag and a flashlight.