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When brand new, its clear, and slightly golden like vegetable oil. When used, its darker like olive oil- kinda yellow....BB New, CLEAN brake fluid is clear. If it's black, the seals are wearing/worn in your master cylinder or wheel cyliner/caliper Clear when new, turns brown with age.
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Can you use brake fluid as power steering fluid?
No!
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.
Is there a brake fluid sealer that works for brake fluid leaks?
NO, the problem needs to be properly repaired. its not like an oil or antifreeze leak. the basic principle of a brake system is the free movement of fluid through the brake lines. an additive to this system to "stop" a leak would ruin the whole system and be catastrophic to fix. brake leaks are generally an affordable fix.
What is DOT 2 brake fluid?
It is a castor oil based brake fluid. Do not mix with systems requiring Dot 3 or Dot 4 which are glycol based.
What does it mean when my brake light stays on?
It probably means that there is a problem with the electrical connection between the brake ligts and the brake pad and so it does not light when one brakes. Another possibility is that there could be a real serious defect in the braking system e.g. the brake fluid tubes.AnswerIt means a lot of things, but the most common and simplest is that one of the brake light bulbs burned out. Honda puts two in each brake light so you don't get rear-ended on the freeway or pulled over by the cops before you can get to the auto parts store, but check your brake lights by pulling each bulb, inspecting it and cleaning the socket. It could also mean the brake fluid is low. The most common reason for this is that the brake fluid in the reservoir goes down as your brake pads wear our. Warn pads often result in low fluid and a brake warning light. Check your fluid level. If its low don't fill it. First, check your brake pads front and rear to see if they are worn out. If you fill the reservoir and then replace the pads, you will spill fluid out of the reservoir when you push the pistons back in the calipers.The other most common brake light indication is if the emergency (parking) brake is engaged. Check to make sure it is released.I have to disagree with the second answer. Normal brake wear will NOT cause a lower fluid level. The brake indicator on usually always means low fluid in the brake system. Blown light bulbs in the brake circuit will NOT cause a brake light to come on. It is only something directly related to the brake system. Brake Fluid is the monitored component in the brake system. It also will give an ABS light with LOW FLUID,,,,possibly indicating a leak.
What color is silicone brake fluid?
purple
What is the color of the brake fluid on a Chevrolet Cobalt?
Clear...
What color is mineral type brake fluid?
what colour is mineral type brak fluid
Can brake fluid be red?
Yes brake fluid can be red or any other color the manufacturer chooses to make it. The color is a dye. Without the dye, brake fluid would be a clear liquid. With the dye, you (or actually a mechanic) can see when the level is low and find the location of a leak.
Is brake fluid green?
Assuming you mean the color, not the ecological green, normal brake fluid for most US and Japanese cars is clear when new. Over time in the braking system, it can turn greenish and then red or brown as it ages. This is assuming it was not dyed at the factory. It is possible to purchase dyed brake fluid (ATE Super Blue) for performance/racing applications where the fluid is changed frequently. The idea is that each time you flush the fluid, you use a different color so that you see a change to the new color when all of the old fluid is out.
What color is brake fluid on a dodge stratus 2002?
Light amber color when new. Will turn dark brown with age.
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.
What color is brake fluid when it leaks?
it starts out almost clear and turns yellow/brown as it ages Mostly RED. some new brake fluid is now clear. the key is to put some of the fluid on your fingers and smell it if you suspect a brake leak. ***check the master cylinder, which is what holds the brake fluid under the hood, is it low? theres your answer. brake fluid smells almost like a mild burnt syrup for lack of a better term.
How do you know when you need to flush brake system with abs?
when the brake fluid is dirty it should be a clear watery color it will be almost brown when its dirty
What color is brake fluid in a Honda Accord?
Normally it is clear. If it is any other color it needs to be replaced as it is contaminated with moisture or rust.
Where do you put the brake fluid in a 2001 kia sportage?
master cylinder holds the brake fluid,open it up and add brake fluid to the tank. Make sure you use NEW brake fluid and one that has not been laying around in someones trunk. Remember this what stops your car. Contaminated fluid is very bad for you and your brakes. Usually the master cylinder tank is white in color and sits on the master cylinder itself.
Can you mix synthetic brake fluid with normal brake fluid?
Yes. Normal brake fluid is actually synthetic
