{"id":84229,"date":"2023-05-26T02:43:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T09:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=84229"},"modified":"2023-10-19T05:18:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T12:18:49","slug":"what-color-should-brake-fluid-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-color-should-brake-fluid-be\/","title":{"rendered":"What Color Should Brake Fluid Be?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e7f42c-f2 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-cb920d  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-0f225b\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_597228-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_597228-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_597228-63\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_597228-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_597228-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_597228-63\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_597228-63 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_597228-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_597228-63\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_597228-63 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_597228-63\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can determine if brake fluid needs replacement by checking its color.<\/li><li>Brake fluid starts with a clear, slightly yellow color that becomes more yellow or amber over time, and it must be flushed if it turns brown or black.<\/li><li>Brake fluid contaminants are usually copper and water.<\/li><li>If brake fluid becomes cloudy, opaque, or dirty, or gains a metallic smell, it&rsquo;s time for a complete brake fluid change.<\/li><li>You can check brake fluid by examining the master brake fluid reservoir.<\/li><li>Other means of testing brake fluid are pH testing strips, optical refractometers, electronic brake fluid testers, and copper testing strips.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The upkeep of your vehicle&rsquo;s brake system is one of the most important areas of preventive maintenance. Because most modern vehicles have hydraulic brakes, this maintenance includes keeping an eye on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-fluid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake fluid\">brake fluid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-brake-fluid-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Brake fluid&rsquo;s\">Brake fluid&rsquo;s<\/a> primary purpose is to use Pascal&rsquo;s Law to transmit force from the brake master cylinder to the calipers and the wheel cylinders. The brake lines are robust because they need to withstand fluid pressure that can exceed 2,000 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, brake fluid creates force to activate the hydraulic system while also protecting the metal parts of your vehicle&rsquo;s brake system. Given the right conditions, this fluid can last a good couple of years in your vehicle without needing to be completely replaced. However, keeping up with regular checks can help you recognize when your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/is-it-time-for-a-brake-flush-brake-flushing-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake fluid needs to be flushed\">brake fluid needs to be flushed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One easy test you can do is check your brake fluid color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/piston-diagram-1024x452.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of a car piston\" class=\"wp-image-86009\" width=\"1024\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/piston-diagram-1024x452.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/piston-diagram-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/piston-diagram-768x339.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/piston-diagram-150x66.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/piston-diagram.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>This diagram demonstrates how a smaller piston&rsquo;s force can be multiplied. The master cylinder is the smaller piston than the pistons it applies. The fluid is what delivers this force because it can&rsquo;t be compressed. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake Fluid Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While this visual test can be very helpful, remember that modern brake fluids come in many different colors. Blue and clear are common, and some types even come in red, yellow, and purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s true that certain brake fluid colors are supposed to start clear and settle into a yellow hue. Others though will come out of the bottle as yellow and darken with age. There are even variants that don&rsquo;t discolor at all. In fact, some brake fluids are designed to change to a specific color when they need to be flushed. It&rsquo;s best to check your brake fluid&rsquo;s specifications to have a better idea about how it&rsquo;ll age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, many brake fluids darken when they&rsquo;re exposed to moisture. These types tend to get darker as they grow older, following this pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh brake fluid straight from the bottle will typically be clear with a very slight yellow hue. As long as it remains this color, you can rest easy. But it never does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellow or Amber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As clear brake fluid ages, it might take on a more yellow or amber shade. This discoloration doesn&rsquo;t immediately mean the fluid is unusable. However, you might want to start conducting more in-depth checks if you don&rsquo;t want to flush your vehicle&rsquo;s system right away. More about that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black or Brown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Black or dark brown brake fluid indicates the possible need for a fluid flush, although some OEMs don&rsquo;t ever require brake fluid flushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Black or dark brown brake fluid indicates the possible need for a fluid flush, although some OEMs don&rsquo;t ever require brake fluid flushing.<\/p><cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake Fluid Contaminants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s consider the contaminants that change the color and properties of brake fluid. Unless your brake system has been compromised by leaving the master cylinder cap off or pouring the wrong kind of fluid (like oil or power steering fluid) in the cylinder reservoir, brake fluid contaminants are typically going to be copper and water. Brake fluid is<strong> <\/strong>hygroscopic, meaning, it absorbs water. Copper comes from the alloy used to coat the inside of the brake lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brake-fluid-voltage-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"measuring brake fluid voltage\" class=\"wp-image-86011\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brake-fluid-voltage-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brake-fluid-voltage-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brake-fluid-voltage-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brake-fluid-voltage-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brake-fluid-voltage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> To check for moisture (water) that has been absorbed by the brake fluid, you can measure the brake fluid voltage. More than 0.30 volts measured this way indicates enough moisture to necessitate flushing. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_32c097-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_32c097-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_32c097-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_32c097-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_32c097-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_32c097-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_32c097-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_32c097-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_32c097-ce > 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            <span>Copper contamination can be measured using dip strips. There are double-ended strips that allow you to check your coolant and brake fluid using the same strip. The brake fluid dip strip will change color based on how much copper is in the fluid and there is a color chart on the package to interpret the results.<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake Fluid Clarity and Smell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the color of brake fluid can&rsquo;t always be relied on, there are a couple of other cues your senses can pick up. These can help you determine the state of your brake fluid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clarity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The translucency of the brake fluid is important no matter the color. If you can&rsquo;t see through the liquid, then it&rsquo;s time for a change. The same goes if your brake fluid is cloudy or has particles floating in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metallic Smell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A rusty, metallic smell coming from the brake fluid reservoir might mean that your fuel lines have rusted into the fluid. A full brake fluid change is in order when the smell is particularly strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes and Dangers of Dark Brake Fluid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake fluid absorbs water easily. Moisture typically bleeds through the tiny pores in your brake hoses and the seals around the brake fluid chamber. This increase in moisture ups the viscosity of the brake fluid, lowering its boiling temperature. In turn, the risk of damaging the metal parts of the brake system increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As these metal pieces dissolve into the brake fluid, the copper and other particles color the fluid, turning it dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of damage to your brake system can eventually build up and lead to a bad set of brakes. High moisture content will lower the boiling temperature of the brake fluid and up the risk of vapor pockets forming. These pockets can then begin to displace your brake fluid. If enough pockets form, you might find yourself stepping on a brake pedal with non-responsive brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Check Brake Fluid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The master brake fluid reservoir can be found by looking around your vehicle or checking your vehicle&rsquo;s operating manual. The reservoir is typically made of a semi-translucent material, letting you catch a glimpse of the brake fluid color and its current level. Thanks to this design, you can check on the brake fluid without opening the cap and letting in moisture-rich air near the brake fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Brake Fluid Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because brake fluid can vary in color and makeup, it&rsquo;s often best to test it using other methods in addition to the visual color cues. Here are a few simple tests you can get your hands on in case you&rsquo;re wondering if it&rsquo;s time for a brake flush:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">pH Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a pH testing strip can help you find the pH level of your brake fluid, which is kept in check using additive packages. These additives are essential because a more acidic pH level can lead to the brake lines corroding faster. The ideal range will depend on what brake fluid you have in your vehicle, and any drastic spikes in pH usually mean the additive packages have worn out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moisture Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most brake fluids can safely have a moisture content of one to two percent. Three percent is serviceable, but very close to being dangerous. Brake fluid with moisture content over three percent should be flushed. 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