Digital Brake-Chek® Celsius
Catalog Number 13940017; Reichert - USA
Details and Specifications
Leave the science to Reichert.
With the simple push of a button, the Reichert Digital Brake-Chek®, the world's smallest handheld tester, will quickly and accurately provide you and your customer with critical brake fluid boiling point data.
When water content in brake fluid increases...
1. The boiling point decreases
Fluid with a reduced boiling point can create a vapor by boiling in the wheel cylinder. Normally this could happen under adverse conditions such as braking down a long steep grade or with stuck brake pads. Under these conditions rotor temperatures can climb high enough to boil brake fluid with high water content. Stepping on the brake pedal will now only compress the vapor instead of applying force to the pad. The result is sudden brake failure. DOT3 Fluid with no moisture content boils at greater than 401°F (205°C) as specified by DOT Standard 116. The fluid in a 3 to 4 year old car with 3 to 4% moisture content could boil at less than 300°F (149°C).
The dry boiling points for the brake fluid classes are:
Fluid Type Dry Boil Point
DOT3
DOT4 401 °F/205°C
446°F/230°C
2. The viscosity increases
Brake Fluid must flow freely to be effective. In extremely cold weather brake fluid with high water content is very viscous, causing slow pedal response and requiring more effort.
3. Corrosion problems can occur
Water in brake fluid can contribute to the corrosion of parts such as the steel pistons and ABS modulators.
Key Features
Quick, automatic digital measurements
Economical to operate, 10,000+ measurements on two AAA batteries
World's smallest handheld brake fluid tester
Test brake fluid without boiling
Only small sample of brake fluid needed for results
No messy cleanup
Choose between two instruments
Measure in degrees Fahrenheit both DOT3 and DOT4
Measure in degrees Celsius both DOT3 and DOT4
Technical Specifications:
Scales DOT3
DOT3 HT (High Temperature)
DOT4
DOT4 Plus
Scale Ranges DOT3 - 121°C - 260°C
DOT 3 HT - 121°C - 299°C
DOT4 - 125°C - 275°C
DOT4 Plus - 150°C - 275°C
Calibration Distilled Water
Automatic Temperature Compensation 20°C
Prism Glass
Illumination 589nm LED
Ratings and Compliance IP65 Dustproof/Water Resistant, CE, RoHS, and WEEE Compliant
Dimensions 54 x 27 x 100 mm / 2.1 x 1.1 x 3.9 inches
Weight 100 grams / 3.5 ounces
Power 2 AAA Batteries, included
Battery Life 10,000 readings, Auto-Off Sleep Mode
Warranty One year against manufacturing defects. Evidence of tampering voids warranty.
