Brakes work on friction and friction causes heat. Brake fluids are designed to have a high boiling point. The high boiling point of new brake fluid (without moisture) is about 260 degrees, and as the

Brakes work on friction and friction causes heat. Brake fluids are designed to have a high boiling point. The high boiling point of new brake fluid (without moisture) is about 260 degrees, and as the brake fluid absorbs moisture through the fill cap's rubber tube and vent tube, this important temperature drops. Only 3% moisture will cause the brake fluid to fall below the minimum boiling point requirement, which is why the brake fluid needs to be changed. The brake fluid in many of the cars on the road today is potentially dangerous because the fluid may not be able to withstand the heat caused by efficient thermal braking, which has no boiling point. This is especially noticeable on vehicles that are more than three years old and have been driven many kilometers in wet conditions and/or spent overnight outdoors. The braking work of converting kinetic energy heats up the car and increases the temperature of the braking system. Repeated braking and a short cooling interval will gradually increase the temperature. At night, you can see that the brake disc is red and hot. Growing Problem Modern cars tend to be more powerful and streamlined, thus reducing unsprung mass (which includes brakes) to improve comfort and tire life. The brake hardware itself is getting smaller and lighter, and we now have no asbestos brake pads. The result of all this is an increase in the temperatures now reached by the brake fluid, especially when the car is driven hard. What is an alternative method of testing brake fluid condition? The key question is not "how much water is in the brake fluid", but "what is the boiling point". Sure if you know the moisture content of the brake fluid, and know the brake fluid in your car (type and manufacturer) you can consult the records to determine the boiling point. This can be done, but in an indirect way, with some unknown factors that can and will overturn the results. A test strip that changes "color" may "work" to some extent, as will an instrument that measures conductivity, or an instrument that measures refractive index. Unfortunately these methods require a good understanding of the brake fluid being tested and are easily affected by external factors such as humid storage conditions, low battery voltage, small batch-to-batch variations in brake fluid manufacturing, brake fluid additives, etc. These unreliable methods may have to be used when there are no alternative testing methods, however, with the ALBA Brake Fluid Safety Tester giving a direct boiling point reading, it is clear to both mechanics and car owners. , again to know if the brake fluid is still satisfactory or has dropped below the DOT and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) minimum boiling points. Clear Digital Readout The ALBA Brake Fluid Safety Tester accurately determines boiling point within one minute. In the past, boiling point testing could only be done using special equipment in the physical and chemical rooms. Now you can demonstrate to your customers when their brake fluid needs changing. Customers would like to see actual boiling point readings and digital displays and not comment on methods such as the color change of a test strip, or the colored lights of a conductivity meter, or trying to adjust your glasses while squinting into the eyepiece to determine fine differentiation. The hairy dividing line of the plate. The boiling point and specifications shown on the brake fluid safety tester are very clear and precise. Brake fluid is not within specifications and no customer is going to refuse a fluid change when they see boiling point when you let them know there is a danger of moisture in their brake fluid. All currently written standards including the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE J1703), ISO4295 and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 116) state that you must use the "boiling point" method to test brake fluid. They do not mention the use of conductive method, capacitance method, refractive index method, color bar, etc. The reason is due to instrument limitations, range limits and unreliable test results. Even more noteworthy is that the world's major brake and brake fluid company is the only one that uses the "boiling point" method to test brake fluid. Other methods can lead to misleading or even dangerous results, resulting in lawsuits against the body shop or technician in the event of an accident after testing a customer's brake fluid with other types of equipment. How the ALBA DIAGNOSTICS Brake Fluid Safety Tester (ALB1100) works Insert the safety tester into the car's brake fluid master cylinder reservoir (or use a brake fluid sample in a place that is out of reach), and connect it to the battery. At the press of a switch, a small drop of sample is heated to the boiling point, and the temperature is recorded and displayed by a precise electronic thermometer. This shows the minimum boiling point specified in turn, so it is immediately clear that the brake fluid needs to be changed or is within the range specified by the car manufacturer during the brake test test.After taking out the instrument, the display is still on it, and the results can be shown directly to the car owner. Disconnect the battery, then reset the instrument to zero before using it again. There are no additional consumables to order and stock (except for batches of brake fluid), and the instrument is maintenance-free. (We recommend using the instrument frequently in water to remove dirt from the heating head. Once a year or 100 uses is absolutely fine). The test itself is carried out quickly (it is impossible to check the brake fluid while the car is refueled), and the test then leads to a complete overhaul of the brake system. Customer appreciation for work can have a direct impact on their safety and the safety of their family and friends, so testers are also your means of getting customers to use your service. The ease of use of the instrument, appearance of the instrument and method (not technical knowledge) may be what wins customers. Tips for testing come cars and light commercial trucks. Tell and show customers if brake fluid meets SAE/Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You'll find no driver arguing with you about precise, digitally displayed, scientific safety testing. They might argue about a color test strip comparison or a comparison chart, but not a precise numerical reading of the actual boiling point of brake fluid. Numerical results make you feel safe and secure in court, and they won't ruin your business. Think of a security tester like a money machine. . . . . . It saves your customers money but makes you money! Test every car, 20 a day. About 10 vehicles are below SAE/FMVSS safety standards and need to change the brake fluid and clean the brake fluid. Not every customer will purchase this service, say four a day. You can also make additional sales. . . . . . Additional sales/week, additional sales/year. Each brake fluid change/cleaning is $39.95, $1000, $50,000 per vehicle and $49.95, $1000, $62,000 per vehicle is added to your sales profit, plus increased customer safety and satisfaction. Today your garage tools can quickly pay for themselves very little and then earn you a tidy sum every day