What is the difference between water-based and oil-based brake fluid?
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Brake fluid is not categorized as water-based or oil-based. Below is relevant information about brake fluid: 1. Overview: Automotive brake fluid, also known as brake oil, is a liquid used in the vehicle's braking system to transmit pressure and is a critical product related to traffic safety. Brake fluid refined from diesel distillates with thickeners and antioxidants comes in three types: mineral oil-based brake fluid, alcohol-based brake fluid, and synthetic brake fluid. 2. Working Principle: The working pressure of brake fluid is generally 2MPa. All liquids have the characteristic of being incompressible. In a sealed container or a pipeline filled with liquid, when pressure is applied to the liquid, it quickly and evenly transmits the pressure to all parts of the liquid. Hydraulic braking operates based on this principle. After being used for a certain period, brake fluid is prone to a lowered boiling point, contamination, and varying degrees of oxidative deterioration.