How Long Does It Take for Brakes to Firm Up After Changing Brake Fluid?
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There is no specific time frame for brakes to firm up after changing the brake fluid. The softening of the brakes is usually due to air not being fully bled out during the brake fluid replacement process, which requires redoing the procedure to properly bleed the system. If the brake fluid hasn't been changed for a long time, corrosion inside the brake master cylinder can also cause the brakes to feel soft, necessitating replacement of the master cylinder. Brake fluid, also known as brake hydraulic fluid or brake liquid, is made from refined diesel fractions combined with thickeners and antioxidants. There are three types of brake fluid: mineral oil-based, alcohol-based, and synthetic. The typical working pressure for brake systems is around 2MPa, with high-performance systems reaching 4 to 5MPa.