We talk a lot about hydraulic brake systems at 4LTL, but what are they, really? What are they made of, and how do they work? In this blog post, we explain the parts of a hydraulic brake system and how the system works.

Brake lines do a lot: they withstand thousands of pounds of pressure, run the length of a car, and weave around the engine compartment to boot. In this post we talk about what it looks like to rout brake lines and what you can do to make it easier on...

With so many options out there for Brake Line Replacement, how do we drill down and pick one that will work? In this post, we go in-depth and break down the characteristics of our favorite brake line materials- PVF-Coated, Stainless Steel, and Copper-nickel- and illustrate how they are used around...

Brake systems have had an interesting history, and there are plenty of innovations still being developed! In this article, we go through the full history of automotive brakes in a digestible, bite-sized post.

What does it look like to check your car's brake lines? When do brake lines need replaced? In this post we provide all the knowledge to know when it's time to take care of your vehicle's brake lines.

Need a quick guide to brake line flares? In this post, we go over common brake line flares, how to fabricate a flare, and the tools needed to do so.