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BRAKE FLUIDS

Authored by Ruth Castillo

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10 questions

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1.

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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WHAT IS BRAKE FLUID?

Brake fluid is

used in hydraulic braking systems

a type of hydraulic fluid

to transfer force into pressure.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

2.

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Brake Fluid Prevents Rust & Corrosion

are hygroscopic

The majority of brake fluids

its great at absorbing moisture

meaning that

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

3.

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Brake Fluid Prevents Rust & Corrosion

How does water get there in the first place?

water can enter your system

Typically,

or broken seals

in the master cylinder or caliper

via leaks in your brake lines

4.

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Brake fluid comes in a few different forms: DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5, and DOT 5.1.

a silicone-based fluid

glycol-based fluids that

DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are

absorb water and DOT 5 is

that does not absorb water

5.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

(a)   has a boiling point of 401 degrees Fahrenheit; fully degraded, it drops to 284 degrees Fahrenheit.

DOT 3
DOT 4
DOT 5

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

6.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

​ (a)   is a glycol-based brake fluid with a boiling point similar to ​ (b)   racing brake fluids. Usually clear to amber in color. While it is technically intermixable with DOT 3 or 4, it is not recommended. ​ (c)   is around 14x more expensive than ​ (d)  

DOT 5.1
DOT 4
DOT 3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These boiling points start at 446 degrees Fahrenheit.

DOT 4

DOT 5

DOT 3

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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