what are the essential properties of brake fluid?
Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in brake applications in motorcycles, automobiles, light trucks and some advanced bicycles. It is used to transfer force under pressure from where it is created through hydraulic lines to the braking mechanism near the wheels. It works because liquids are not appreciably compressible. Braking applications produce a lot of heat so brake fluid must have a high boiling point to remain effective and must also not freeze under normal temperatures. These requirements eliminate most water-based solutions. In the USA brake fluid comes in a number of forms, standardized under by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). DOT 2 is essentially castor oil; DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 are composed of various mineral oils, glycol esters, and ethers; some are synthetic oil based, and DOT 5 is silicone-based. As of 2006, most cars produced in the U.S. use DOT 3. The DOT rating is also used in the U.K
Take my advise, just change the whole wiper and not just the rubber. The two wipers have a different lengths. Get to an auto dealer shop and inquire
Brake fluid is pretty much hydraulic fluid. IT has to be able to retain all of it's properties at a wide range of temperatures. From freezing cold to hundreds and hundreds of degrees.
Properties Of Brake Fluid
Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in brake applications in motorcycles, automobiles, light trucks and some advanced bicycles. It is used to transfer force under pressure from where it is created through hydraulic lines to the braking mechanism near the wheels. It works because liquids are not appreciably compressible. Braking applications produce a lot of heat so brake fluid must have a high boiling point to remain effective and must also not freeze under normal temperatures. These requirements eliminate most water-based solutions. In the USA brake fluid comes in a number of forms, standardized under by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). DOT 2 is essentially castor oil; DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 are composed of various mineral oils, glycol esters, and ethers; some are synthetic oil based, and DOT 5 is silicone-based. As of 2006, most cars produced in the U.S. use DOT 3. The DOT rating is also used in the U.K
Check your owner's manual for the size you need, sometimes the driver and passenger are 2 different sizes. If you don't have an owner's manual no big deal the store should have a book or computer to look up your car. You can either replace just the rubber or the whole thing. The price depends on the brand/quality you get. The cheapest are about $2.00, and they work well.
Take my advise, just change the whole wiper and not just the rubber. The two wipers have a different lengths. Get to an auto dealer shop and inquire
Brake fluid is pretty much hydraulic fluid. IT has to be able to retain all of it's properties at a wide range of temperatures. From freezing cold to hundreds and hundreds of degrees.
Properties Of Brake Fluid
Check your owner's manual for the size you need, sometimes the driver and passenger are 2 different sizes. If you don't have an owner's manual no big deal the store should have a book or computer to look up your car. You can either replace just the rubber or the whole thing. The price depends on the brand/quality you get. The cheapest are about $2.00, and they work well.
