Gratuitous Using Brake Fluid

Brake fluid, often escape the attention of the owner of the vehicle . On the other hand , because the term ' oil ' brakes , the fluid is water repellent . Supposedly , the brake fluid must be able to bind water instead .

Brake fluid is one of the components in a device that serves to slow down or stop the vehicle . According to Peter Dionysius , Product Development & Promotion , PT AutoChem Industry , Prestone brand holders , duty brake fluid pressure flow from point A to point B.

"The advantage of the hydraulic system , the pressure at the end point is greater than the starting point . Should have an airtight system . Brakes do not work well or less grip because of the presence of air in the fluid circuit . Causes , seals , caliber or hose leak , " he explained , Thursday ( 5 / 12/2013 ) .

boiling point
Fluids should contain a mixture of glycol ethers and polyalkylene glycol . Better yet, when added to the stainless material . Brake fluid can be compressed optimally to push the piston in caliber at very high temperatures .

Boiling point , the most important element for a good fluid . For Prestone DOT4 brake fluid boiling point of 255 degrees Celsius highest reach , while DOT3 245 degrees Celsius . " Until now there has been no SNI to DOT4 . Meanwhile DOT3 , boiling point equal to the SNI , 205 degrees Celsius , " said Inge Harsono , QC - R & D Manager AutoChem Industry .

In an emergency may mix DOT 3 with DOT 4 . As a result , the boiling point slightly decreased . However, it must be drained immediately if there is a chance . " Specifications fluid ( DOT ) is determined by the car manufacturer . 's All tailored to the capabilities of the components used , such as seals and hoses , "

" Not forever DOT 4 works best when used at the recommended DOT 3 brake . Reason , there are components that are lost , " he added .

treatment
Brake maintenance can be done by draining the brake fluid every 20,000 km for cars and 10 thousand miles for motorcycles . When hard to remember , the dose can be used once a year . Brake fluid should be drained exhausted then replaced with a new one .

Replace it , the best method of applying suction rather than spray . The entire brake fluid aspirated from the base , or at least close to the brake calipers , instead of the brake master . In addition can be done in the workshop , can be done alone , aspirated with a syringe aids .

myth
Also there is a mistaken belief , brake fluid can be used to treat open wounds . Actually nothing to do with medical treatment . Even the packaging was given a warning not to be in direct contact with the brake fluid , especially the eyes and skin .

" Maybe because it is binding liquid , often assumed to be able to treat wounds . Also Asda which adds color , so red like red medicine , " said Inge .