Valeo Garage Equipment 2016-2017 955661 English

Brake fluid tester / Brake fluid range

BRAKING SYSTEMS Brake fluid range 2.

Brake fluid range

> Homologated formulae (SAEJ, ISO4925 and FMVSS 116 compliant for DOT fluid) > Performance that equals or betters the homologation standards

(1L)

(1L)

(1L)

Ref. 402406

Ref. 402408

Ref. 402403

Available in 0,5L, 1L, 5L

Available in 0,5L, 1L, 5L, 20L

• Brake fluid is transmitting the mechanical effort applied by the pedal to the calipers • Brake fluid has towork under high pressures and over a wide temperature range Why to change the brake fluid? Moisture absorption: while DOT Brake fluid is in a closed brake system, it remains in contact with air. With time, the moisture naturally contained in the air contaminates the brake fluid integrity. > EVERY YEAR THE LIQUID ABSORBS BETWEEN 2 AND 4% OF MOISTURE. As a consequence, water in brake system leads to: • A decrease in capacities of lubrication and protection against corrosion • The boiling point is getting lower When the brakes are too often solicited, the boiling point might be exceeded. Gas bubbles are produced in the brake cylinders and calipers (Vapor lock), jeopardizing braking performances.

Boiling Point Index

Viscosity Index ABS / ESP Endurance Recommendation

Type

Regular vehicles, urban, sedan and MPV models

DOT 4

Modern vehicles – vehicles with ABS or ESP systems

DOT 4+

Sports models, Heavy vehicles - vehicles with ABS or ESP systems

DOT 5.1

> Good > Very Good > Excellent

Valeo recommends to flush and replace the brake fluid periodically every 2 years. DOT brake fluid is NOT MISCIBLE with Hydraulic Mineral Fluid

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