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Re: Paint and brake fluid

To: jmcneal@ohms.com
Subject: Re: Paint and brake fluid
From: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:50:26 -0400 (EDT)
Hi, Jeff.

> Can you tell me exactly how water is introduced to a properly bled, sealed
> hydraulic system?  I've often seen this mentioned, but I don't understand how
> this takes place.

I'll take a whack at this one:

The hydraulic system is not in fact sealed.  There is a breather hole
in the top of the reservoir cover to allow "breathing" of the system,
and to allow air in as the fluid level falls.  Of course, that means
that any humidity in the air will also go into the reservoir and when
the temperature drops sufficiently, it will condense.

Donald.

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