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This is a tool we have only just discovered ourselves; and we are bowled over by it. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means that it absorbs water. If it has more than a few percent of water it should be changed. But how do you tell? Obviously with one of these testers! If in doubt change it; it's not that expensive. Water in the brake fluid will corrode the working parts of your braking system, which isn't a good thing! The most common problem is that the aluminium of the caliper, behind the piston seal corrodes and pushes the seal too tightly against the piston which means that you need more pressure to move the piston against the pads. This effectively reduces your braking efficiency and will eventually seize the caliper altogether. Another issue with water in the fluid is that as the brakes are applied the friction makes them heat up and as water only reaches 100°C before boiling, the water in the fluid turns into steam making the fluid compressible and further reducing the efficiency of the brakes. As bikers, we are vulnerable enough at the hands of car drivers who seem hell bent on killing us off as a race, without having iffy brakes!
This is a tool we have only just discovered ourselves; and we are bowled over by it. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means that it absorbs water. If it has more than a few percent of water it should be changed. But how do you tell? Obviously with one of these testers! If in doubt change it; it's not that expensive. Water in the brake fluid will corrode the working parts of your braking system, which isn't a good thing! The most common problem is that the aluminium of the caliper, behind the piston seal corrodes and pushes the seal too tightly against the piston which means that you need more pressure to move the piston against the pads. This effectively reduces your braking efficiency and will eventually seize the caliper altogether. Another issue with water in the fluid is that as the brakes are applied the friction makes them heat up and as water only reaches 100°C before boiling, the water in the fluid turns into steam making the fluid compressible and further reducing the efficiency of the brakes. As bikers, we are vulnerable enough at the hands of car drivers who seem hell bent on killing us off as a race, without having iffy brakes!
- Regular price
- £32.27
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I haven't had the chance to use the all the tools in anger yet but they feel good quality. They were reasonably priced including postage , which was really quick . Many thanks.
Very pleased. It was a small order but sent quickly. Will definitely check out these guys for future purchases.
Great quality item - compatible with OEM type connectors. Price is competitive and plugged straight in to separately purchased ignition switch so you have instant compatibility. The connectors metal contacts are steel (not brass) and did not seem flimsy item like others advertised elsewhere.
Excellent quality and fast delivery, brilliant service from company
Exactly as described, quick postage
Fast delivery and very competitive prices for named brands
A very useful and well made ratchet at an affordable price.
Seems really good and proving useful having 2 sets of connections. Amazed by the lack of weight. Haven’t got it on a trickle charge yet and voltage holding at just above 12.4v. Time will tell but looks promising.
Good stuff, no complaints, postage okand quick delivery.
Wiring and connections are great used bikers toolbox limited a few time now and wont use anyone else 100% recommendations from me.
Rapide et très sérieux
