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What is Brake Fluid?

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Summary: What does brake fluid do for my car and brakes? Learn what brake fluid is and how it functions in the brake system of your car video.

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By Jon Olson
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Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. ...read more

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Automotive maintenance is essential to the upkeep of any vehicle and a key component of this maintenance is changing your brake fluid. Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid which travels through hydraulic lines to the braking system near the wheels of your vehicle. Knowing how to check your brake fluid and when to replace it are essential to owning a car or truck, and knowing how to change your brake fluid and maintain your brake system will save you the money you would pay to an auto mechanic. There are numerous types of brake fluid, composed of various mineral oils or synthetic oils, and are distinguished by ratings by the US Department of Transportation as DOT 2, DOT 3, DOT 4 & DOT 5.

In this free video series you'll learn basic brake fluid maintenance and how to change the brake fluid on your vehicle. Expert mechanic Jon Olson walks you through the process step-by-step, explaining how your braking system functions, how to fix a simple leak in your brake line and how to check your brake fluid and tell when it has gone bad. He also explains how to bleed your brakes in easy-to-follow steps, including using a bleeder wrench to loosen and tighten the bleed. He finishes with a demonstration of how to check your brakes after your work and tips for maintaining your brakes for long life.

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"Hi! This is John on behalf of Expert Village. In this video clip, I will be answering the question “what is brake fluid.” Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in braking systems for cars, pickups and motorcycles. When brake fluid is new, it is clear and slightly golden in color much like vegetable oil. Under normal conditions, brake fluid is designed not to freeze or boil. Here the boiling point is 284 degrees Fahrenheit. As you use your brakes in your car, it produces a lot of heat, so far that reason, the brake fluid must have a high boiling point to work properly. In addition, it must also not freeze while you are driving during winter months."

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