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What does the brake warning light on a Chrysler Town and Country mean?
The red brake warning light is an indication of low fluid, a loss of pressure, or the parking brake being set.The red brake light stays on when the parking brake is set, the fluid is low, or there us a loss of pressure.
Why brake fluid should kept in an airtight container?
brake fluid absorbs moisture thus brings the boiling point of your brake fluid down to a much lower temperature. if your brake fluid reaches this temperature you can loose your brakes temporally. also the moisture in the fluid will cause highly unwanted corrosion of internal parts of your brake system.
How do depth and temperature affect pressure?
As depth increases, pressure also increases due to the weight of the water column above. Temperature affects pressure by influencing the density of a fluid; warm water is less dense and exerts less pressure than cold water at the same depth.
If your brake fluid reservoir is low will that affect your brake pedal travel?
if the vehicle has a low brake pedal, check for brake fluid leaks, or out of adjustment brakes. if it is just low on fluid, check for worn out brake linings.
Does the boiling point of brake fluid have to be lower than the brake operating temperature?
No, it has to be higher.
Why do you loose brake pressure in 1968 cougar but not brake fluid?
The master cylinder is shot. The seals inside are allowing the fluid to by-pass.
Why does your car have to have brake fluid?
A car has to have brake fluid to allow for the effective operation of the brakes to stop the car. When we apply pressure to the brake pedal, brake fluid, which is largely incompressible, will transfer that pressure to the pistons that operate the in the calipers or the pistons that operate the brake shoes. Further, the fluid must be of the correct type for the system in which it is used. The continued safe operation of the brakes may be compromised by the wrong fluid.
What are the factors that affect viscosity?
Viscosity is affected by temperature, where an increase in temperature typically decreases viscosity by reducing the attractive forces between molecules. The type and size of molecules also play a role, with larger molecules or molecules with strong intermolecular forces typically resulting in higher viscosity. Pressure can also have a minor impact on viscosity, with higher pressures generally leading to a slight increase in viscosity.
What does an accumulator in a brake system do?
The accumulator stores brake fluid under very high pressure. An electric pump keeps the accumulator pressurized with brake fluid. When you press the brake pedal, pressurized fluid from the accumulator operates the brakes.
What should you do about petroleum in the brake fluid?
If you have anything other than brake fluid in the line, then the whole system has to be flushed. Use fresh brake fluid and you can blow the system with air pressure then bleed with the d.o.t. specified fluid for your model.
What effects a fluids viscosity?
Factors that affect a fluid's viscosity include temperature (higher temperatures lead to lower viscosity), pressure (increased pressure can increase viscosity), and the composition of the fluid (molecular size and shape can affect how easily molecules can flow past each other).
Discuss the possible variations that would affect pressure if hot fluid is used in a pressure calibrator?
Using hot fluid in a pressure calibrator can lead to variations in pressure due to the thermal expansion of the fluid, changes in the viscosity of the fluid, and potential thermal drift in the calibration equipment. It is important to consider and compensate for these variations to ensure accurate pressure measurements.
