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jb92563 · 10-08-2012, 06:32 AM

Brake fluid absorbs water but with only the small surface of the Brake fluid reservoir and capped at that, where could all this water be coming from that the fluid is absorbing?

Just asking. I always thought that air bubbles were the culprit of a soft pedal.

Boiling the fluid is another matter and I thought those antisqueel pads served dual purpose of insulating the pistons from the source of heat (Brake Pads) and hence prevent boiling the fluid.

A good supply of cooling air could also help that situation which I read can be improved by installing the Carrera 4 front brake air directors.

10-08-2012, 06:32 AM	#12
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,665	Brake fluid absorbs water but with only the small surface of the Brake fluid reservoir and capped at that, where could all this water be coming from that the fluid is absorbing? Just asking. I always thought that air bubbles were the culprit of a soft pedal. Boiling the fluid is another matter and I thought those antisqueel pads served dual purpose of insulating the pistons from the source of heat (Brake Pads) and hence prevent boiling the fluid. A good supply of cooling air could also help that situation which I read can be improved by installing the Carrera 4 front brake air directors. __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)