Braking fluid is a very important component of the brake system. It is thanks to her that the car decelerates smoothly and safely. The safety of the occupants depends on its quality and timely replacement. What are the different types of brake fluids? History of inventions
History of inventions
The history of the brake fluid started with the invention of the hydraulic braking system. In 1928, she was patented by engineer Malcolm Lockheed. The system benefits from the earlier use of the system, as it allowed to do much less physical pedal effort to slow down.
The brakes were applied with a hydraulic fluid that transmitted the pulse from the pedal to the brake pad. Vegetable oil was used as a liquid for the first time, and glycerine and water-based mixtures were used. In Soviet times, the first domestic brake fluid was used on the "Zhigouli" models. It consisted of castor oil and butyl alcohol.
The uniqueness of the liquid is that it is not compressed, resulting in the pressure required to operate the braking machine effectively
During the Soviet period, it was fashion-free to fill the brake fluid into the front headlights. In particular, there was a red liquid
The composition and quality of the first brake fluids did not require special requirements; the operating temperatures were not too high in the brake systems of that time and the liquid was very rare.
During the Soviet period, it was fashion-free to fill the brake fluid into the front headlights. And there was a red liquid in the special honor. The brake fluid was considered to extend the period of the headlamp reflector to prevent corrosion.