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Originally Posted by Pete Munroe
Patrick,
From what I have read brake fluid isn't oil (petroleum) based but an alcohol
base...which would explain it's affinity to take up water...hygroscopic?... |
Yeah, I think you're right. One page said the typical DOT 3 or 4 is more like
antifreeze, with an ethylene glycol base. I don't know why that would eat up hoses though.