Along with two hoses to connect the brake fluid container ... and that means you can't stop. Even before it reaches that point, you'll get a soft brake pedal that is far from confidence-inspiring.

But there's a better way: Stop pushing your brake fluid through the system ... caliper's bleed screw with a length of hose, and slowly but firmly press fluid through until your lever or pedal ...

The hose’s job is to carry brake fluid from a brake line fixed to the car’s body the rest of the way to the brake caliper on the wheel. Its flexibility is what allows the wheel to move with ...