Brake fluid in hydraulic floor jack?

nizzan4u2nv · 01-27-2006, 01:48 AM

I bought a rapid pump jack on ebay(same as harbor freight). It was used and is low on oil. Is it OK to use brake fluid in it? Refilled it and bled it accordingly and it seems fine but not sure if its exactly how it should be, seeing as it never worked properly. Any input is appreciated.

Dirk · 01-27-2006, 04:46 AM

if you want you can put every liquid in there even water but its not good
i think brake fluid is a bit agrassiv i dont now what it does to your seals

you can always try

Cyrus · 01-28-2006, 10:46 PM

Brake fluid is probably the best around. You know it handle a ton of pressure.

My dad is a retired mechanic & motorist assist. That's what they used in the sheds/shops.

nizzan4u2nv · 01-29-2006, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Brake fluid is probably the best around. You know it handle a ton of pressure.

My dad is a retired mechanic & motorist assist. That's what they used in the sheds/shops.

Thanks, good to know.

Anyone have any other input on the topic?

MarcTheNarc · 01-30-2006, 03:18 AM

Used it several times in floor jacks, never given me a problem.

Blair · 02-02-2006, 05:53 PM

You can buy hydraulic jack fluid at the parts store. It's cheap too.

FarmBoss · 02-07-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blair

You can buy hydraulic jack fluid at the parts store. It's cheap too.

yup. Just use what is supposed to be used, no sense in gambling a jack, is there?

nizzan4u2nv · 02-07-2006, 11:08 PM

Well, I still have brake fluid in there and it holds pressure fine. I bought hydraulic jack oil but I guess thats different from the fluid, cause it didnt work hah.