SENDING THE STOP FROM PEDAL TO PAD

Modern brake fluid is usually classified as either polyglycol or "synthetic," with Department of Transportation designation DOT 3 or DOT 4 indicating polyglycols. DOT 5 is used to signify silicone brake fluid. A quality brake fluid must serve the following functions: Power transmission, lubrication, good sealing, and coolant. In addition to its four basic functions, brake fluid must prevent rust, prevent formation of sludge/gum/varnish, resist foaming, maintain its stability, prevent corrosion, prevent pitting, separate out water, and be compatible with conventional metals, seals and gaskets.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Babcox Publications, Incorporated

  11 South Forge Street
  Akron, OH  United States  44304
• Publication Date: 1983-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • Brake and Front End
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Babcox Publications, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0193-726X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brake fluids; Cooling; Electric power transmission; Lubrication; Sealing (Technology)
• Identifier Terms: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
• Old TRIS Terms: Polyglycols; Sealing
• Subject Areas: Energy; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00380945
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-035 361
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 30 1984 12:00AM