brake fluid

Pedal pressure transmitter

Brake fluid is the hydraulic liquid in a vehicle's braking system that transfers pressure from the brake pedal to the brake pads or shoes.

It must withstand high temperatures without boiling or compressing.

Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, requiring periodic replacement: The mechanic said the brake fluid needed flushing.

maintenance

flush

Same suit, five cards

bleedLose vital fluid
top-upAdding to restore fullness
checkOrder to pay

change · reservoir · level · inspect · replacement · routine · schedule · preventive · contamination · degradation

formulation

silicone-based

Made with flexible synthetic polymer

hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid

compressibility · viscosity · amber · clear · miscibility

safety

toxicity

Capacity to cause harm

flammableProne to ignition
corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
hazardousLikely to cause injury

gloves · goggles · ventilation · disposal · container · seal · shelf-life · expiration

system

caliper

Tool measuring thickness or diameter

expansionIncrease in scope

Categories

brakescaliper, airbrake, rotor
oils & fluidsmotor oil, engine oil, cooking oil, olive oil, vegetable oil
automotive fluidsmotor oil, engine oil, coolant, antifreeze, gear oil
liquidswater, milk, oil, blood, juice
auto caretire rotation, oil change, wheel alignment, transmission repair, exhaust system
auto partsengine, tires, wheels, steering wheel, hood

Opposites

automotive fluid function

brake fluidfuel

Energy source material

gasoline · diesel · rocket fuel · accelerant · motor oil

Family

fluid, brake, brakes, fluidity, handbrake, braking, hydraulics, unbraked, disc brake

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G