How to Identify Air in Brake Fluid?
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Methods to identify air in brake fluid: 1. Start the vehicle and press the brake pedal firmly. If the pedal sinks all the way to the floor, this indicates air in the system. 2. If the pedal feels normal after a few pumps but sinks again after releasing the pedal for a few minutes and then pressing it, this also suggests air in the brake system lines. Braking, also known as deceleration, refers to the action of stopping or reducing the speed of moving locomotives, vehicles, or other transportation tools or machinery. Brake fluid, generally referring to hydraulic brake fluid, is the liquid medium that transmits braking pressure in hydraulic braking systems and is used in vehicles equipped with hydraulic braking systems. There are three types of brake fluid: castor oil-based, synthetic, and mineral oil-based.