BRAKE & CLUTCH FLUID

Brake and clutch fluid are both crucial fluids in your car, playing vital roles in ensuring safe and smooth operation. While they share some similarities, they have distinct functions and properties:

BRAKE FLUID

  • Function: Brake fluid transmits the force from your brake pedal to the wheels, ultimately stopping your car. When you press the pedal, pressure is created in the fluid, traveling through the lines to the calipers at each wheel. This hydraulic pressure squeezes the brake pads against the rotors, slowing and stopping the car.
  • Importance: Properly functioning brake fluid is essential for safe driving. Low or contaminated fluid can lead to spongy brakes, reduced stopping power, and even complete brake failure, posing a serious safety risk.

CLUTCH FLUID

  • Function: In manual transmission vehicles, clutch fluid transmits the force from your clutch pedal to the clutch assembly. Pressing the pedal creates pressure in the fluid, engaging and disengaging the clutch, allowing you to change gears smoothly.
  • Importance: Proper clutch fluid level and condition are crucial for smooth gear changes. Contaminated or low fluid can cause difficulty shifting, grinding noises, or even clutch slippage, hindering drivability and potentially damaging the clutch system.

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