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Article: Top 20 tools--Motor 1998: Wet Check Brake Fluid Test Strips by Wagner Brake Products

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September 1, 1998
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If you read MOTOR regularly, you know we've been a big proponent of periodic brake fluid flushing for a long time. Brake fluid, after all, is highly hygroscopic-it starts absorbing moisture almost the minute you open the can. And as this moisture builds, the fluid's boiling point sinks faster than the Titanic. Eventually, vapor pockets form in the hydraulic system, resulting in a spongy pedal and decreased braking efficiency. As if that wasn't enough, contaminated fluid also causes rapid corrosion and pitting of brake system components, particularly on antilock brake systems. Leave moisture-laden fluid in a modern ABS system for any length of time, and chances are real good your customer ...

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