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Will brake fluid leaking on motorcycle tires be harmful to the tires?
Brake fluid will make the surface of the tire slick, resulting in loss of traction. If left un attended for a long period of time, the brake fluid will "dry rot" the rubber and cause separation.
Why is the brake light staying on after having your 2000 Mercury Mountaineer tires rotated?
check brake fluid level.
How do you change the brake fluid in a 2002 Dodge Durango?
Bleed the brakes, adding fluid until clean fluid comes out from all four tires.
How do you bleed a Chevy cobalt clutch?
I don't know what model year you own, but on my 09, it says that the clutch system is does not have its own fluid, but is tied into the brake system and its fluid. That makes sense to me, seeing that clutch fluid is merely brake fluid.
Where is the brake proportioning valve on a 2003 Kia Spectra?
The valve is located by behind the intake manifold. It has 6 brake lines coming off of it. Two Lines for the Brake Fluid Reservoir, Two on for the back tires and Two for the Front Tires. If you have brake fluid leakage at the firewall, replace the pistons in the proportioning valve with good ones. It seems that lots out there may leak, some don't.
When do you check the oil in your car?
I check the oil in my cars every weekend, along with trans fluid, coolant, steering fluid and window washer fluid. I check brake fluid and tires daily.
Why does the warning brake light go on?
Four Possible reasons... Low brake fluid - check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder Emergency brake is on - check emergency brake Low brake fluid pressure - such as a broken brake line or a bad wheel cylinder. Check the master cylinder to see if it is empty. If you add fluid and pump the pedal you will probably see brake fluid on the ground or on the inside of the tires. Possibly a bad master cylinder. - The fluid will stay full but you will have no or little brake pressure. Could be air in the system as well. BE CAREFUL If you happen to add power steering fluid or transmission fluid to the master cylinder instead of brake fluid you will destroy the system. Make sure you use ONLY brake fluid and clean the master cylinder cap off with a clean rag first so no dirt gets into the braking system.
What are the factors that can influence vehicle braking?
Brake Fluid, Road conditions, Tires, condition and type, Drivers response time,
Where do you put clutch fluid in a 1995 ford escort?
It uses brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid (brake fluid) is fed by the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid reservoir is just beneath the brake fluid reservoir. So, add fluid to the brake fluid reservoir to fill the clutch fluid, also.
Why won't the brake warning light go off?
Four Possible reasons... Low brake fluid - check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder Emergency brake is on - check emergency brake Low brake fluid pressure - such as a broken brake line or a bad wheel cylinder. Check the master cylinder to see if it is empty. If you add fluid and pump the pedal you will probably see brake fluid on the ground or on the inside of the tires. Possibly a bad master cylinder. - The fluid will stay full but you will have no or little brake pressure. Could be air in the system as well. BE CAREFUL If you happen to add power steering fluid or transmission fluid to the master cylinder instead of brake fluid you will destroy the system. Make sure you use ONLY brake fluid and clean the master cylinder cap off with a clean rag first so no dirt gets into the braking system.
Your 2000 Toyota corolla has not been driven in two years but now you are driving it Any recommended maintenance?
Check tires, belts, hoses, brake lines for dry rot Change oil, coolant, trans fluid and brake fluid,because of moisture contamination
Can you mix synthetic brake fluid with normal brake fluid?
Yes. Normal brake fluid is actually synthetic
