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Brake Fluid and Lubrication
Cars, trucks, motorcycles and even bicycles use hydraulic braking. Brake fluid is used to transfer the force applied into hydraulic pressure. In contrast, lubricants enable parts to move opposite each other in a perpendicular manner.
1,926 Questions
Where to put the brake fluid in Toyota yaris 2004?
In the brake fluid reservoir. This is in the engine compartment behind the battery.
Where is the brake fluid dipstick located at in a 1993 Chevy s10 truck?
The brake fluid reservoir does not have a dipstick.
Where is An air breather installed on a fluid reservoir to?
An air breather is installed on a fluid reservoir to allow for the exchange of air while preventing contaminants from entering the reservoir. It helps maintain atmospheric pressure inside the tank, which is crucial for proper fluid flow and to avoid creating a vacuum that could impede fluid movement. Additionally, the air breather can filter out particulates and moisture, protecting the fluid quality and extending the life of the system.
What should you do if you used dot 3 instead of dot 4?
At the earliest convenous you should bleed out the dot 3 and change it out with dot 4. More than likely the dot 3 will be fine but the difference is the dot 4 has a higher boiling point for extreme conditions. So while the dot 3 is in the system no racing or towing and the system will be just fine. If you boil the dot3 fluid in your system the brakes will become very soft or squishy.
How much brake fluid do you put in 1999 dodge caravan?
tell u fill the reservoir ...you don't need to add brake fluid unless u have a leak...if your brake fluid is low but not full that means you could have worn pads and there is no need to add brake fluid....if u have bad pads u will hear a scraping noise...if the brake pedal is spongy like soft you could have air in the lines and needs to be bled...there could b more problems but that's the basics
Why is your brake fluid dissapering and there are no leakes detected any where?
The brake fluid level will gradually go down as the brake pads , brake shoes
wear
How many pistons does each wheel cylinder have?
A wheel cylinder describes "Drum Brakes" - Drum brakes have one cylinder with two diametrically opposed pistons.
How do you check the brake fluid on a 1995 Ford Explorer?
under the hood in front of your steering column there is a "master cylinder". it should be 90% full of brake fluid.
it should look similar to this..
http://www.nevadabrake.com/Images/Brakes%20&%20Wheel%20Bearings%20(Master%20Cylinder).GIF
Is a cleaning fluid solvent the same as a stain remover?
No! BUT it may remove certain type stains anyway. There are a lot of warnings on a lot of cleaning products that SAY: TEST THIS ON A HIDDEN AREA OF YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USING ON THE STAIN.
How do you repair brake fluid leak?
Where's the leak? Wheel cylinder, repair or replace, rusted line, replace, master cylinder, repair or replace.
What would cause a clicking noise at the right side when the brakes are applied?
check for loose caliper bolts, brake pad may be moving around in caliper or caliper bracket. missing or broken brake hardware.
What kind of brake fluid do you use for your 97 Honda Civic clutch?
Brake Fluid Dot 3
Note: Brake and Clutch fluid are the same
Where is the brake fluid reserve 1991 500sl?
Under the hood, immediately before the driver. The brake booster is immediately behind it, and it will be a frosted white/translucent receiver. If it is low, either there is a leak in the system (not good), or the pads are severaly worn and need to be replaced.
Get the brakes looked at by a professional mechanic as stopping a 5,000 pound car is obviously a safety issue.
If Prius 2007 need a brake fluid change when should it be done and how often?
If, as you say, it needs doing then it should be done as soon as possible.
Brake fluid seldom needs changing though it does degenerate over time, mainly by absorbing moisture. The precise detail will be in your manual.
The fluid reservoir needs checking topping up occasionally and certainly will require it after a brake pad change.
How much do auto body technicians make?
Auto Body Technicians make around $19.00 a hour and around $37,000.00 a year but im pretty sure they make much more if they go through college/trade school for that class.
What can happen when your brake fluid is to low?
Ever hear of the term, "Failure to Control"? Seriously, it's obvoius your brake pedal will keep getting closer to the floorboards. If it goes too far - you won't stop. Check all of your brake lines, from the Master Cylinder, all the way through to and including the wheel cylinders to make SURE there's not a leak somewhere. Also check the reservoir on top of the Master Cylinder to be sure it isn't seeping, too.
How do you change the transmission fluid and do a radiator flush and a brake fluid?
When changing transmission fluid you should run car on road a few minutes just to get fluid warm, not hot. Next loosen all transmission pan bolts leaving two in back and then take out the last front bolt from front of pan, and let pan tilt down to drain out all fluid. next ,remove last two bolts and drop pan. next, check condition of fluid odor,color and for fine steel shavings. NOTE; There is a magnet in the pan that draws any metal filings to it. NEXT, clean pan and mating surface's on pan and tyranny. NOTE; It is a good idea to buy a new gasket and filter for 15$ when changing fluid, filter just pulls right off and on. NEXT, push in new filter, install pan and gasket and tighten bolts until snug, then tighten bolts to torque going around pan. NEXT, Add required quarts of new fluid for the car, warm up car by DRIVING about5 minutes. then recheck your fluid level.
radiator flush. 1 - make sure engine is cold. Remove expansion tank cap , then loosen radiator drain plug at bottom of radiator and let fluid drain into a large pan. NOTE; Most engines today do not have a fill cap on raditor, just on expansion tank (De - gas bottle).
2 - take off drain plugs on each side of engine block and let water drain into a pan, these plugs can be found about 2 inches above oil pan one on each side of engine block.
3 - after fluid is drained from radiator, run a garden hose into top of radiator (expansion tank) until water is clear.
4 - ckeck radiator for leaks and corrosion, also ckeck hoses.
5 - tighten drain plug on lower radiator and on engine block.
6 - add new 50/50 engine coolant to expansion tank until it reaches full mark. Let engine run 30 seconds so it is pumped though radiator . Shut down engine and add coolant again until full mark.
7 - with filler cap off, run engine until it reaches operating temperature and thermostat opens.
8 - with engine still running, add coolant until it reaches hot fill line and tighten cap....you're finished..
Changing brake fluid; When changing brake fluid, use a suction pump to drain fluid from master cylinder. Add new fluid and bleed brakes until all contaminantes are out of fluid, while making sure you keep enough fluid in master cylinder. normal bleeding procedures applies. you may have to repeat this several times until fluid is clear. NOTE; Never let fluid run to low in master cylinder or air will get into system. After bleeding all four wheels as described above in ,normal bleeding procedures, and no contaminates are found in fluid. then fill master cylinder to normal height. P.S......NOTE; ALL These procedures should be done every 30,000 miles, or 24 mounths - which ever comes first..
