embedded rock
Well-Known Member
Maybe not quite apples to apples here, but it's a consideration. With regards to water intrusion into the brake fluid and ABS, I mentioned as we dealt with this problem in flight hydraulics for the CH-47D to the point were the corrosion manifested itself in upper dual boost actuators. Water count was in the parts per million (ppm) as discovered by Boeing after an Alaska crash in the early 90's. It happened a second time around '95 or '96 and this time in our unit while stationed in Panama. The aircraft experienced uncommanded flight control inputs while at a hover. The crew landed and shut down the aircraft immediately. Boeing flew down and took the four actuators and hydraulic fluid samples. More water (ppm) in the hydraulic fluid.
Corrective action came with a hydraulic purifying machine that would remove the water. That process still continues today to ensure "dry" fluid and preventing internal corrosion.
So, with the Wrangler, it's not a single event like a creek crossing or a car wash. It's an over time thing, and I'd suspect the entry point is the reservoir, or internal condensation if an air pocket exists.
Corrective action came with a hydraulic purifying machine that would remove the water. That process still continues today to ensure "dry" fluid and preventing internal corrosion.
So, with the Wrangler, it's not a single event like a creek crossing or a car wash. It's an over time thing, and I'd suspect the entry point is the reservoir, or internal condensation if an air pocket exists.
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