

| Subject: | Re: Brake fluid replacement |
| From: | Kent Christensen |
| Date: | Sat, 20 May 2000 13:32:45 -0600 |
re: Change it at least every two years because it attracts moisture (what does this do?) When they are used, brakes get hot. Water boils at a lower temperature than brake fluid. If water in brake fluid boils, it is just like having air in the system--boiled water is a gaseous matter state, just like air. Unlike liquids, gasses are compressible. Push pedal, air compresses, no brakes. This is known as brake fade. It's bad. Especially coming down a mountain or the like. Rust is the least of your worries. PS: In a recent NASCAR auto race, front brake discs were seen glowing red. "The Professor" reports brake engineers advise this requires 1300 degrees F to occur. Water boils at 212.
Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »