Posted on 7/29/2025
During the summer months or in any hot environment, your car faces unique challenges, especially when it comes to braking performance. One important but often overlooked component affected by heat is your brake fluid. This essential fluid transfers the force from your foot on the brake pedal to the brake pads that stop your vehicle. But when temperatures rise, your brake fluid can suffer, and so can your ability to stop safely. But how does heat impact your brake fluid? Knowing that will help you take preventive measures and avoid brake failure when you need stopping power the most. Why Brake Fluid Is Important Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that transfers pressure through the brake lines to activate the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. These, in turn, squeeze the brake pads or shoes against the rotors or drums, slowing or stopping the car. To perform its function, brake fluid must remain stable over a wide range of temperatures and pressures. It also needs to ... read more