Conversion of Hydraulic Brake Systems from Polyglycol to Silicone Brake Fluid: Residual Polyglycol Remaining After Conversion.

Abstract

Selected Australian Army vehicles were converted from polyglycol to silicone brake fluid using experimental 'flush-fill' techniques. Performance trials and analysis of samples taken after conversion indicate that techniques associated with the conversion do not remove all polyglycol from the vehicles tested. Accordingly, the technical advantages possible from the use of silicone fluids are not achieved. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA159501

Entities

People

  • J. Barry
  • P. J. Sanders

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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Communities of Interest

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boiling Point
  • Brake Fluids
  • Brakes
  • Chemistry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Disk Brakes
  • Engineering
  • Fluids
  • Hydraulic Brakes
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Liquids
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Residuals

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