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Comparing Different Types of Brake Fluid
| 题名： | Comparing Different Types of Brake Fluid |
| 正文语种： | eng |
| 摘要： | DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are glycol-based fluids and are hygroscopic, meaning they absorb water over time. As moisture gets into the brake system, the boiling point of glycol-based fluid lowers. DOT 5 is a sil-icone-based fluid and is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water. Moisture introduced into a brake system with DOT 5 fluid doesn't mix with the brake fluid, causing the moisture to freeze or boil, leading to brake fade.Glycol and silicone-based fluids are NOT compatible and should never be mixed. Use DOT 5 in a completely dry system or in a vehicle that already has DOT 5 in the system. DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are all interchangeable.As moisture enters the brake system, the boiling point of the brake fluid lowers. As the car is driven and the brakes are applied, the brake system heats up. If the fluid heats up to the point of boiling, it vaporizes and air bubbles form in the brake lines, causing brake fade or a loss of pedal completely. |
| 出版年： | 2022 |
| 期刊名称： | Motor age |
| 卷： | 141 |
| 期： | 2 |
| 页码： | 36-36 |
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