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Old February 28th 06, 05:41 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default Cherokee 180 soft brake - causes?


"David Lesher" wrote in message
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Aaron Coolidge writes:

: the problem can develop because of corrosion caused by water absorbed by
the
: brake fluid over time.


Aircraft brake fluid is hydraulic OIL, and does not absorb water in the
same manner that automotive brake fluids do.


Wow; I'm surprised.... I'd think oil would absorb air far too easily.
That's SURE to cause spongy brakes...


I've never seen or heard of oil absorbing air.