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Application: Automobile Brake Float Level Sensor

From Standex-Meder Electronics

When applying one's foot to the brake pedal, it is taken for granted that the braking mechanism will begin to slow or stop the vehicle. A hermetically sealed reed switch plays a key reliability role by monitoring that the brake fluid level is maintained at its proper level. Low brake fluid level could mean the loss of the vehicle braking system.

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