What category is Brake Fluid in?

Brake Fluid is listed under the Brakes category in the automotive wiki.

Brakes

Brake Fluid

Hydraulic fluid transmitting pedal force; rated by dry and wet boiling points.

DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 fluids resist fade better under track heat.

Fluid should be flushed periodically because it absorbs moisture over time.

Brake CaliperA hydraulically actuated clamp housing pistons that squeeze pads against a rotor…
Brake RotorA disc rotating with the wheel that pads clamp to create friction and slow the v…
Brake PadFriction material pressed against the rotor to convert kinetic energy into heat.
Master CylinderThe hydraulic pump converting brake pedal force into fluid pressure for calipers…
ABSAnti-lock braking system pulsing pressure to prevent wheel lockup under hard bra…
Brake BiasThe front-to-rear distribution of braking force during pedal application.

Category: Brakes · Updated August 31, 2026