Brake Fluid
Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake and hydraulic clutch applications in automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and some bicycles.
It is used to transfer force into pressure, and to amplify braking force. It works because liquids are not appreciably compressible.
SABAC supplies DOT3 and DOT4 brake fluid which meets and exceeds SAE J1703 and ISO 4925m FMVSS 116 specifications in a variety of package sizes.
DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Product Name: Brake Fluid DOT 3
Trade Name: Brake Fluid DOT 3 – BRAKESAFE
Brake fluid DOT 3: Meets and exceeds SAE J1703 and ISO 4925m FMVSS 116, DOT 3
Technical Data
| Requirements | Typical Results | |
| Physical form | Liquid | |
| Odour | Ethereal | |
| Colour | Light Yellow | Light Yellow |
| Viscosity, mm2/s (cSt) | ||
| at 40°C (-40°F) | 1800 max. | 1125 |
| at 100°C (212°F) | 1.5 min. | 2.0 |
| Boiling point, °C (ERBP) | 230°C | 250°C |
| Wet boiling point, °C (WERBP) | 140 | 148.5°C |
| pH | 7.0 – 11.5 | 9.0 |
| Water content, % | 0.2 max. | 0.1135 |
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Product Name: Brake Fluid DOT 4
Trade Name: Brake Fluid DOT 4
Intended use: As a hydraulic fluid in automotive brake and clutch systems.
Brake fluid DOT 4: DOT 4 Brake Fluid meets the requirements of FMVSS 116 DOT 4, SAE J 1703, SAE J 1704 and ISO 4925 (classes 3 & 4) specifications. The product shall also meet the technical specification data below.
Technical Data
| Test | Method | Units | Specifications |
| Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point | FMVSS 116 | °C | 260 min. |
| Wet Equilibrium Boiling Point | FMVSS 116 | °C | 155 min. |
| Kinematic Viscosity at -40°C | ASTM D 445 | cSt | 1500 max. |
The Brake Fluid also conforms to many other international and national standards.
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