brake fluid

noun

, Automotive.

1. the fluid used in a brake system to transmit pressure from the brake pedal to the pistons at each wheel, producing the braking action.

brake fluid

noun

1. an oily liquid used to transmit pressure in a hydraulic brake or clutch system

Example Sentences

Maas said the Corexit smelled like burning brake fluid and caused his eyes to water and skin to burn.

From Seattle Times

They’re in dental floss, food packaging, brake fluid, you name it.

From Slate

U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday said they had opened a probe into 16 separate recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia covering 6.4 million vehicles relating to brake fluid leaks that could result in fires.

From Reuters

U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday said they had opened a probe into 16 separate recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia covering 6.4 million vehicles relating to brake fluid leaks that could result in fires.

From Reuters

Hyundai said the ABS module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short.

From Reuters