The difference between brake fluid and brake fluid

brake fluidthat isBrake Fluidthe former is a more formal name and the latter is a popular name, this article will call it brake fluid.The function of the brake oil is to transmit the pressure generated by the brake master cylinder to each sub-cylinder, and it also has the functions of anti-corrosion, anti-rust and lubrication of the ABS pump and the brake oil pipe.

There are multiple standards for brake fluid. The more common one is to use DOT4 grade brake fluid, and some cars use DOT3 or DOT5. DOT5 is rarer.Only professional racing or military vehicles will use this level of brake fluid. Note that the brake fluid cannot be mixed, otherwise it will reduce the braking effect and corrode the pipeline.

Brake fluid has extremely strong water absorption, so it is easy to deteriorate, so it needs to be replaced regularly, usually every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. However, the replacement cycle can only be used as a reference, and it is ultimately determined according to the actual situation of the vehicle. If it feels that the texture of the brake is obviously much softer, or even the car cannot be braked, or if it feels heavy when the clutch is pressed, then we have to check whether the oil is oxidized or deteriorated. If it exists, it needs to be replaced in time, otherwise there will be a certain danger.