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If you put a tiny amount of hydraulic power steering fluid in brake fluid will that cause a problem?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes it can, depending on what amount "a tiny amount" is. The fluids in cars today are specifically designed for their purpose. Brake fluid is designed to withstand heat (minimal expansion when heated), absorb moisture and interact with other materials such as rubber and does not lubricate like Power Steering fluid does. Lubricating oils (engine oil, Power steering fluid, Grease) attack the things they come in contact with making them slippery, but in contact with things like Rubber seals, the rubber will expand and sooner or later cause a failure.
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Can power steering fluid be used as hydraulic fluid?
In some cases, yes but NOT for hydraulic BRAKE fluid.
What kind of line is it that goes to the steering system from the brake system?
hydraulic brake booster (power brakes)
Do bleed brake pump when you change steering pump?
Yes, This is part of hydraulic system
Why you use hydraulic jack oil only?
designed for hydraulic jack perhaps power steering fluid would work Brake fluid Ruins pump
What is the problem when you can not steer nor brake the car 97 GMC astro its very hard t o steer the steering wheel and hard to brake its very hard when pressing the brake pedal?
For several years of the Chevy astro van had a power brake and power steering system that was linked together. Instead of a brake booster, the power steering pump provides power to the power brake system. Often, if the brake pedal would become hard to push, it is a power steering pump problem. Change the power steering pump and the power steering fluid and your problem may disappear.
Can you use power steering fluid for hydraulic brake?
NO. In most vehicles the brake fluid is different from power steering fluid. It may work for a while, BUT is it worth taking risks with your brakes. Your life may depend on that.
Does the master cylinder have anything to do with the rack opinion?
The master brake cylinder has nothing to do with the rack and pinion steering. In some vehicles the power steering box and the power brake booster share the same hydraulic power assist system.
Name two hydraulic systems that an auto mechanic would know well?
The brake system and the power steering system.
What is the connection from power steering to vacuum hoses called?
The connection between the power steering to the vacuum hoses is called the hydraulic brake booster. It supplies the vehicle with fluid pressure from the power steering down to the hoses.Ê
Where is the hydraulic pump located for a 1976 Eldorado?
It is the same thing as the power steering pump - front of engine, left (driver's) side, driven by a single belt. It provides hydraulic pressure for the power steering, and for the power brake booster. Some Eldorados have had the hydraulic booster changed out and replaced with a vacuum booster; this is not factory setup.
Is the Hydraulic brake system calculations available?
hydraulic brake system calculations
What are the 2 types of brake systems?
Air and hydraulic brake systems.
