The braking system is essential for the safety of the vehicle, and the brake fluid is an important part of the braking system. Whether not changing the brake fluid for a long time will lead to brake failure has always been a concern for car owners. In order to answer this doubt, we will consult professional insiders to understand the role of brake fluid, the replacement cycle and the potential dangers that may be brought by not replacing it for a long time.
First of all, we need to understand the role of brake fluid in the braking system. Brake fluid is not only a lubricating oil, but also a force transmission medium. In the braking system, when the driver presses the brake pedal, the brake fluid is pushed to the brake organ, and the brake pads are pressed against the brake disc by transmitting pressure, so as to achieve the effect of braking. Therefore, the quality of brake fluid is directly related to the normal operation of the brake system and the driving safety of the vehicle.
So, why does brake fluid need to be changed regularly?During use, brake fluid will be affected by high temperature, high pressure and other factors, resulting in its decomposition and oxidation, resulting in impurities such as moisture and sediment. These deteriorated brake fluids can lead to a decrease in the performance of the brake system, affecting the sensitivity and effectiveness of the brakes. The purpose of regular brake fluid change is to remove pollutants from the system, ensure the normal performance of the brake fluid, and maintain the normal operation of the brake system.
So, what problems can you cause if you don't change your brake fluid for a long time?First, the moisture and impurities in the brake fluid will increase, resulting in a decrease in the performance of the brake fluid. This will affect the sensitivity of the brakes, increase the braking distance, and reduce the braking effect, especially in the case of emergency braking, which may have potential safety hazards. Secondly, the degradation of brake fluid may also lead to damage to some components of the brake system (such as brake cylinders, brake discs, etc.), which in turn can lead to more serious failures. Overall, not changing the brake fluid for a long time will accelerate the aging and damage of the brake system, which may eventually lead to brake failure.
So, when should the brake fluid be changed for the average motorist?Professionals recommend that, in general, brake fluid should be changed every two years. In practice, however, it is also necessary to determine the timing of replacement based on the vehicle's condition and mileage. For vehicles that drive frequently on highways and brake a lot, the frequency of replacement may be faster. Therefore, it is recommended that car owners should ask a professional technician to check the condition of the brake fluid every time they carry out maintenance, and decide whether to replace it according to the actual situation.
So, how can you tell if brake fluid needs to be replaced?Generally speaking, the brake fluid is transparent and colorless, if the brake fluid is turbid and blackened, it may be because the oil contains more impurities, and it is recommended to replace it in time. In addition, if the brake fluid has an abnormal odor, it may also be that the brake fluid has deteriorated and needs to be replaced in time. Of course, the most accurate judgment is to leave it to a professional technician to determine whether it needs to be replaced by testing the humidity and performance of the brake fluid.
In order to ensure the safety performance of the brake system, it is best for the owner to choose a regular car repair shop or 4S shop for operation when changing the brake fluid. Professional technicians can better provide maintenance services for the vehicle and ensure that the process of changing the brake fluid is standardized and safe. In addition, the owner should also maintain cautious driving in daily driving, try to avoid emergency braking, reduce the loss of the braking system, and prolong the service life of the braking system.
In general, failure to change the brake fluid for a long time may lead to brake failure, which poses a potential danger to driving safety. Therefore, car owners should regularly check the condition of the brake fluid and replace it with the advice of a professional technician. Maintaining the normal operation of the brake system is one of the keys to ensuring driving safety, and car owners should pay more attention to the maintenance of brake fluid in daily driving to ensure the safety of themselves and others.