Boiling fluid?

[wendell]

When people talk about brake fluid boiling they are reffering to the fluid in the calipers. A quality dry brake fluid won't boil till +450 degrees. Those sort of temps aren't attainable in the MC. That said, degraded fluid or fluid that has absorbed water will have a markedly lower boiling point. Still too high to be effected by under hood temps but lowered enough to boil in the calipers under prolonged spirited street driving.

If you're pedal gets soft quickly, it's probably due to air in the system. When you bleed your brakes look at the fluid coming out ofthe calipers. If it's discolored, flush it out and replace with a quility fluid. The sky's the limit price wise when it comes to brake fluid. For street use any premium brand will do. Freshness is more important. Buy little bottles and don't use fluid from a bottle that's already opened. Brake fluid is VERY hydroscopic. Have fun.

[SHANE 73Z]

Wendell,

Thats what I thought as well, just wanted to check. I will be trying new masters soon, so it will get a good bleeding. I need to check & see if I have a caliper (floating style) hanging up. Everything is new except for the front & rear hardlines.

The fluid has taken on a kinda reddish-brown tint. Would this indicate anything???

Thanks again,
Shane