Compatibility of Silicone-Based Brake Fluids with Elastomeric Components of Army Vehicles and Weapon Systems.

Abstract

An investigation was conducted to determine the compatibility of recently specified silicone brake fluids with elastomers expected to be found in developmental vehicles submitted to US Army Aberdeen Proving Ground for tests and to compare their performance with conventional fluids. More than 1200 immersion tests were conducted at temperatures ranging from 0 degree F to 248 degrees F (-18 to +120 degrees C) with 14 different elastomers and 5 different brake fluids. It was found that the silicone brake fluids performed as well as/or better than the conventional fluid in all tests involving vehicle brake system elastomers. Extended periods of exposure did not reveal any deficiencies. Studies are continuing on mixtures of silicone and conventional fluids in order to accumulate data which will aid in identifying and evaluating possible problems found in test vehicles. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA082376

Entities

People

  • Charles B. Jordan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Alkenes
  • Brake Fluids
  • Brakes
  • Butyl Rubber
  • Elastomers
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Natural Rubber
  • Nitrile Rubber
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Rubber
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicle Brakes

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.