- High boiling point: Brake fluid should have a high boiling point to avoid vaporizing and causing brake fade.
- Low viscosity: Brake fluid should have a low viscosity to flow easily through brake lines and components.
- High compressibility: Brake fluid should be compressible to allow for the transfer of hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder to the wheel cylinders.
- Corrosion resistance: Brake fluid should be corrosion resistant to prevent damage to brake system components.
- Compatibility with other brake fluid: Brake fluid should be compatible with other brake fluids to avoid mixing and causing problems.
- Low water absorption: Brake fluid should absorb little water to prevent corrosion and boiling point depression.
- High lubricity: Brake fluid should be lubricous to reduce wear on brake system components.
- Good thermal stability: Brake fluid should be thermally stable to withstand the high temperatures generated by braking.
- Low foaming tendency: Brake fluid should not foam easily to avoid aeration and loss of braking power.
- High flash point: Brake fluid should have a high flash point to resist ignition.
- Low toxicity: Brake fluid should be low in toxicity to reduce the risk of harm to humans and the environment.
