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Brake fluid is the medium used in the vehicle brake system to apply hydraulic pressure from the the master cylinder to the calipers or wheel cylinders to apply the pads or shoes against the discs or drums to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal is pushed. It is added to the master cylinder when it is low.

if your asking this question please don't do any work yourself if your car is having a break issue; its something you don't want to mess with.

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