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Does the boiling point of brake fluid have to be lower than the brake operating temperature?
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∙ 10y ago
No, it has to be higher.
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∙ 10y ago
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Why brake fluid should kept in an airtight container?
brake fluid absorbs moisture thus brings the boiling point of your brake fluid down to a much lower temperature. if your brake fluid reaches this temperature you can loose your brakes temporally. also the moisture in the fluid will cause highly unwanted corrosion of internal parts of your brake system.
How do you turn off the brake light in the dash of a 2003 Honda Accord?
I open the brake fluid reservoir lid off, check brake fluid level, and put back the lid. Brake light goes away. Seems the plastic float on the lid is not operating correctly in cold temperature.
Why brake fluid should be changed?
the average boiling point of the brake fluid has dropped to a potentially dangerous level because of moisture contamination and may not meet minimum federal requirements for brake fluid.
Why you need to change the brake fluid of the vehicle?
the average boiling point of the brake fluid has dropped to a potentially dangerous level because of moisture contamination and may not meet minimum federal requirements for brake fluid.
What effect does hygroscopic have on the brake fluid?
If your brake fluid is hygroscopic then it means that is will absorb water/moisture from the air and it can effect your boiling point and your brakes may fail at high speeds.
What it signifies 4 in DOT4 brake fluid?
The 4th revision of the specification.
Why is no brake fluid going to rear wheels 1998 Malibu?
Check the ABS Dump Valve. If not operating, little or no fluid to rear brakes.
When do you refill the brake fluid in your car?
It is recommended that brake fluid be added if it is low. We usually see marks on the dipstick (on vehicles that have them) or on the side of the brake fluid reservoir. The marks will usually say "full" or "low" and can be used as indicators as to if and when to add brake fluid. There is one more thing. Manufacturers and service professionals usually recommended that brake fluid be changed every two years. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs water. If brake fluid absorbs atmospheric moisture over a period of time, the boiling point of the fluid will drop. Under extreme conditions, the fluid could boil causing catastrophic failure of the brakes.
What is the difference between Dot3 and Dot4 brake fluid?
dot4 fluid boils at higher temperature than dot3 fluid. The higher boiling point is important in applications that require lots of braking because the friction caused by breaking creates substantial amounts of heat. If your break fluid boils it is no longer any good and needs to be replace by new fluid.
Are master brake cylinders made for a specific type of brake fluid dot 4 or dot 5?
No, the master cylinder is not dot# specific. The Dot# is more important based on the brake setup at the wheel(where the heat is generated). Racing/high temp. brake setups need the high dot# fluid to prevent the fluid from boiling. If the fluid boils the the pedal will get soft and the braking performance drops dramatically.
When and why should you change your brake fluid?
Brake fluid is a hygroscopic liquid, which means that it gradually absorbs water from the atmosphere. This process causes the boiling point of the brake fluid to reduce and this can result in the brake fluid boiling and turning to a gas under prolonged heavy braking (know as a vapor lock). Once the brake fluid becomes saturated with water the pressure of braking can cause the moisture to be forced out of the brake fluid, this moisture can speed up internal corrosion of the brake cylinders eventually causing them to seize up. Most vehicle and brake fluid manufacturers recommend that the fluid should be completely changed every 2 years regardless of how many miles a vehicle uses. Failure to do in in a new car risks voiding the car's warranty. The two year limit if fairly conservative as it is based on a worst case scenario of the fluid being exposed to very high humidity all the time. As an alternative to regular two yearly fluid changes a sample of the fluid can be taken every 6 months (after the first 2 years) and its boiling point tested, once the boiling point falls below that specified by the fluid manufacturer the fluid must be changed. This process will usually allow you to increase the interval between changes, however few service centers have the necessary equipment and expertise to carry out this test properly
Is brake fluid a coolant?
I would say any fluid could act as a coolant. Brake fluid DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 is a polyethylene glycol based fluid. DOT 5 is a silicone based fluid. DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 will absorb water, reduce its boiling point and degrade its performance.
