PROFI-CAR Dictionary
Brake fluid
It is used for transmission from the hydraulic brake booster to the brake assemblies to the brake discs of the vehicles. In particular, one sees below the fluids based on polyglycols. The are used by some car manufacturers in the braking system used hydraulic fluids based on mineral oil is not usually referred to as brake fluid, to avoid if only a dangerous confusion.
Basically, the following requirements are met:
A high boiling point for safety even in extreme conditions must be guaranteed. The brake fluid must be optimal corrosion protection and optimum lubrication of the system offer. Brake fluids are hygroscopic (water absorbing), so the changes recommended at specific intervals.
There are different quality levels, which are divided into "DOT".