<VV> Brake Fluid Tech tip

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First net hit on subject...  http://www.gwrauto.com/stripdip.htm

No advocation of claims, etc. FYI only.

Chuck S
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Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Brake Fluid Tech tip


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> I don't understand why there would me voltage showing.  Where is the 
> positive voltage coming from thru the brake fluid.
>
> Regards,
>
> Guy Brandes
> 65 VAIR 140
>
> ps it is so pleasant to see tech stuff and most of the negative stuff 
> going away.
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> g
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> We all know that brake fluid is hygroscopic, able to draw in moisture like 
> a
> ponge.  It is no wonder, then, that the brake fluid in the master cylinder 
> is
> ften dark, almost black in appearance.  But does that mean it has to be
> hanged?
>
> ot always.  And while there are test strips to test the moisture content, 
> here
> s a method that works just as well.  Use your DMM (Digital Multimeter) to 
> test
> he fluid!  The procedure is easy enough.  Hook up your negative meter lead 
> to
> he negative battery post, and then insert your positive meter lead into 
> the
> rake fluid while avoiding contact with the reservoir itself.  Any reading 
> over
> .30 volts is too much, and the fluid should be flushed.  This test is a 
> result
> f an SAE paper showing a distinct relationship between moisture content 
> and the
> oltage measured.  It is also a great demo to share with your customer when
> elling the repair!
>> >
>> I attended a local car show yesterday. It was hosted by a local Auto 
>> Parts
>> & machine shop. On the wall next to the parts counter, they had a printed
>> tech tip. Most of us know that brake fluid is hygroscopic - it attracts
>> water,  and it brings it into the fluid solution.
>>
>> Seth  Emerson
>>
>> C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro,  Corvette
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