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

摘要

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 1500 immersion tests were conducted at temperatures ranging from minus 18 to plus 120 degrees C (0 to 248 degrees F) 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. (Author)