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BRAKING SYSTEMS
Brake fluid range
2.
Brake fluid tester / Brake fluid range
Type
Boiling
Point Index
Viscosity
Index ABS / ESP Endurance Recommendation
DOT 4
Regular vehicles,
urban, sedan and
MPV models
DOT 4+
Modern vehicles –
vehicles with ABS
or ESP systems
DOT 5.1
Sports models,
Heavy vehicles -
vehicles with ABS
or ESP systems
>
Good
>
Very
Good
>
Excellent
>
Homologated formulae
(SAEJ, ISO4925 and FMVSS 116 compliant
for DOT fluid)
>
Performance that equals or betters the homologation standards
•
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.
Brake fluid range
Valeo recommends to flush and replace the
brake fluid periodically every 2 years.
DOT brake fluid is NOT MISCIBLE with Hydraulic
Mineral Fluid
Ref.
402406
(1L)
Ref.
402408
(1L)
Ref.
402403
(1L)
Available in 0,5L, 1L, 5L
Available in 0,5L, 1L, 5L, 20L
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