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RWebb 05-09-2013 05:25 PM

Brake Fluid Testing Lab?
 
I'm thinking of testing some old brake fluid when I flush it out this year.

What is a good, inexpensive testing lab to send it to (% moisture)?

jrbennett 05-09-2013 07:15 PM

Why not test it yourself?
There are many brake fluid testers available.
Some fancy digital ones are more expensive ($150), decent less accurate ons are about $40, and test strips are very cheap.

I use a refractometer at work and have an OTC 4598 at home

Here's a coulpe
Pelican Parts.com - Brake Fluid Tester
Pelican Parts - Product Information: W0040-M33

ivangene 05-10-2013 05:07 AM

+1 for test at home = cheap

these

M.D. Holloway 05-10-2013 06:08 AM

Randy,
Feel free to send it to me - I'll test it for you at no charge (metals, viscosity, oxidation, water...). Still have my address?

RWebb 05-10-2013 10:22 AM

YEs, I do - Thx much!


BTW - are those $30 DIY electronic testers accurate?

M.D. Holloway 05-10-2013 09:04 PM

Conductivity meters I believe. Only thing it would tell you was if water was present. A quick and free way to test is the 'crackle method'. Get a metal spoon and put your test fluid in it. Put a flame under it as if you were prepping smack. If the oil crackles and pops when it gets really hot that means you have entrained water...


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