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ABS, ADR, TCS, EDL, ESP > < Brake fluid
General notes
General notes
The brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is, it has a tendency to absorb humidity and water from the air.
   
The boiling point decreases as the water content increases, which means a considerable rise in brake fluid temperature can lead to formation of vapour bubbles and brake failure.
The colour of the brake fluid becomes darker over the course of time. At the same time, a dark-coloured liquid must not mean that the quality is bad. The change in colour is due to chemical reactions and may happen after a short time (weeks), especially in the case of vehicles with ABS.
  WARNING
The rubber parts of the braking system (sleeves, seals) are not compatible with mineral oil, petrol or cleaning products.
Contact between such substances and a seal or sleeve, including in small quantities, will cause modifications to these parts and could negatively affect brake operation. The consequences of a contaminated brake system may only become apparent after some months, however this could imply considerable costs, above all for vehicles with ABS/ESP.
  N47-0016
A = sleeve - original size
B = Brake hose - swollen due to contact with mineral oil
Summary of the above mentioned points:
Ensure that the brake fluid containers are always completely sealed. This is the only way to ensure that oil, dirt, cleaning products and humidity do not enter.
Store the brake fluid containers separately from oil containers (including hydraulic oils) and cleaning products, in order to avoid any possible mixing or filling error.
  N47-0013

ABS, ADR, TCS, EDL, ESP > < Brake fluid