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Old 09-12-04 | 09:41 AM
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wonder squirrel
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Originally Posted by Jstyle
It wouldnt be the brake fluid boiling that causes the failure it would be the brake pads melting on the rotor. I have heard of that happening but have never personally seen it.
If brake fluid boils it causes condensation in the lines which contaminates the fluid, causes lines to rust from the inside out, and rubber hoses to wear out from the inside.
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