88 80Q brake fluid reservoir cap

Elliott Potter epotter at abraxis.com
Wed Sep 20 20:22:00 EDT 2000


"Livolsi, Stephane" wrote:
> 
> Dirt isn't the only problem, though.  If I recall correctly, brake fluid
> is hydroscopic (sp?) or is it hygroscopic?  Anyway, it means that it
> readily absorbs moisture from the air.  I don't think it is a good idea
> to have a brake fluid reservoir open to the atmosphere. But, I could be
> wrong - anybody else know for sure?

So I heard as well, but the brake fluid reservoir in my '93 90 has a
little air hole molded in to the top, so probably that isn't a big
problem.  Maybe it's just not a problem with synthetic brake fluids?
--
Elliott



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