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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
What should you do if you accidentally poured a little washer fluid into the brake fluid reservoir?
Do not pump the brakes. You will need to get all of the contaminated fluid out and refill the master cylinder.
What type of brake fluid is needed for a 2007 Nissan Altima?
According to the owners manual for Nissan Altima 2007 it is DOT 3.
What does Red Brake light mean on dashboard of 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
you either don't have the brake fully dis-engaged or you need to have your brakes checked for wear.
Where do you add brake fluid to a 78 Pontiac trans am?
on the drivers side in front of the brake booster the fluid reservoir has a wire clip holding the cover on put a screwdriver under the clip and pry it to one side or the other fill both cavities with fluid
What would happen if you put the wrong brake fluid in your Chrysler voyager?
It would ruin the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and calibers. Your vehicles uses DOT3. Look on the top of the master cylinder fill cap.
What kind of brake fluid does a 2002 kia Rio take?
A 2002 Kia Rio takes the brake fluid known as DOT3. It is the standard type of fluid used in cars with power brakes.
How long does it take to put brake lines on a Chevelle?
pre-bent or bend yourself?, a couple of hours should be all it takes.
What causes no brake pedal after replacing rear brake pad and master cylinder?
Air in the system
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If you have replaced the master, you have to bench bleed it first to get the air out. That done, master bolted on, you will then have to bleed the 4 wheels, till all the air is out. If you need more info, send me a msg. and I will go thru all the steps.
What brands of dot 3 brake fluid are red?
brake fluid in its raw form is clear but some manufacturers put a lil dye in theirs for leak detection. but the chemical make up of brake fluid is bascally the same on dot 3. red or clear its the same thing!
You sir are an idiot.
What color cap is dot 3 brake fluid have?
It depends on the brand. The bottles I get at the Dodge dealer I work at have a black cap.
It depends on the brand. The bottles I get at the Dodge dealer I work at have a black cap.
Where is the brake fluid Ford Escort?
up under the hood by the master cylinder in a reseve unit on the upper far wall
Where do you put brake fluid in a 1990 jeep wrangler?
your brake fluid and your clutch fluid are in the same resavoir witch is just your master resavior and is located looking at the engine the right side toward the firewall
Can you use synthetic brake fluid in a 2002 Pontiac firebird?
You can use synthetic fluid in any car, just be sure to get all the old brake fluid out before you add the synthetic.
Is it just a sensor if the ABS light comes on after checking the brake fluid of a 99 4runner?
the sensor is not always bad to cause the light to come on. Most of the time the abs sensor gets alot of brake dust, mud, rust, and other forms dirt on them you just need to clean the sensor with a blow gun or brake clean the sensor is usually located by the tire
Where is the clutch fluid located on a 2000 dodge neon at I know its under the hood but where?
The brake and clutch reservoirs are next tot each other on the driver side under the hood.
What is the best brake fluid to use for a ford escort?
As long as it is DOT3 brake fluid you are fine.
What type of brake fluid is used in plymouth acclaim?
My reservoir label states the use of DOT 3 fluid only.
What is a DOT approved case for a lighter?
From my experience, I was able to carry a Bic lighter with me in my check in baggage.
