FASCAR™, which stands for "Fluid Analysis by Stimulation of Contamination Alpha Reactions", is a simple visual test to determine the contamination level of your brake fluid. To test, immerse the new Strip Dip™ into vehicle’s brake fluid for 1 second and in about 30 seconds the reaction zone will change colors depending on the contaminant level in the brake fluid. Use the FASCAR™ color scale to compare the reaction zone color to determine the FASCAR™ rating.
Brake fluid is formulated with corrosion inhibitors to protect the hydraulic system. Over time these inhibitors are depleted, reducing the protection they afford. This "wearing" of brake fluid is accompanied by the accumulation of complex "alpha" (or first) contamination indicators that act as a pre-corrosion warning. FASCAR™ accurately measures these alpha contaminants. The Strip Dip™ is designed to interact with these alpha contaminants to determine the overall level of brake fluid contamination. The resulting color of the brake test strip is an easy, visually accurate method to prove the need for a brake system flush. FASCAR™ will also measure the residual contamination left by an inefficient system flush.
The FASCAR Rating ™ scale from 0 to 100 gives the technician a way to determine the approximate age of the brake fluid and determine whether the brake fluid needs to be changed (See Chart #1). Age is important because we know that brake fluid wears over time. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend changing the fluid every one to two years, while others have no recommendation at all. You can know for sure by using the Strip Dip™. The FASCAR™ rating will vary with brake fluid age, vehicle mileage and environmental conditions. FASCAR™ ratings of about 55 or more indicate the brake fluid’s ability to fight corrosion is becoming compromised. When FASCAR™ ratings reach 88 (copper content of 200ppm), it has reached it maximum save level and a full brake system flush and replacement is required per the new 2004 MAP/AMRA Standard.
| If you wait until your brake fluid fails a moisture test, it’s too late! When brake fluid corrosion inhibitors become severely depleted, corrosion of the internal components begin. Corrosion can pit the metal bores of the master cylinder, slave cylinders and especially ABS components. This means pistons can't move freely, seals are damaged, cylinders develop internal or external leaks and ABS dump valve become coated and stick when activated. A thorough brake fluid flush-and-fill is cheap insurance, when you consider the price of components like the one at right. | Corroded Isolation Valve |
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| Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU) Cost $992 |
The Strip DipTM is cheap insurance!!! If you see purple, change your brake fluid and extend the life of your hydraulic system. |
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