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SVM 3000 Stabinger Viscometer

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Viscosity of Automotive Brake Fluids


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::: Measuring viscosity for the safe performance of hydraulic systems in vehicles

What are automotive brake fluids? So brake fluids should have a high viscosity index, i.e.
their viscosity should not easily be influenced by
Automotive brake fluids are hydraulic fluids which
temperature changes.
transmit the pressure applied to the master brake
cylinder to the wheel brake cylinders of road vehicles. Viscosity in general and especially the low-temperature
Such brake fluids are also used in hydraulic clutches. viscosity is an essential parameter for anti-lock brake
systems (ALB, ABS), antiskid systems (ASR) or
 Polyglycolether / borate-ester-based fluids electronic stability programs (ESP).
(DOT 3, 4, 5.1):
This most common type of brake fluids consists of In hydraulic clutches the fluid's viscosity influences the
glycol (a bivalent alcohol), glycol ethers, borate return speed of the clutch pedal.
esters, additives and inhibitors in a different ratio.
 Silicone-oil-based fluids (DOT 5):
This fluid type is used only for special applications
(some military and oldtimer vehicles). They are
based on polysiloxanes.
 Mineral- and synthetic-oil-based fluids:
LHM and LHS fluids are made of special highly
refined oils and can also be used for other
hydraulic systems in vehicles. These fluids are not How to measure the viscosity of brake fluids?
commonly used, either.
 SVM 3000 Stabinger Viscometer
Table 1: Viscosity specification of some brake fluids stand-alone instrument for manual filling or
Brake fluid types Viscosity Specified SVM 3000 with built-in Xsample sample changer
Specified in
(basis) [mm²/s] at [°C]  Counter-cooling device (model depending on the
DOT 3 (glycol) ≤1500/ ≥1.5 -40 / + 100 SAE J1703 / 1704 measuring temperature)
ISO 4925
DOT 4 (glycol/borate ester) ≤1800 / ≥1.5 -40 / + 100
FMVSS No. 116
 Air preparation unit (compressed air supply required)
DOT 5.1 (borate ester) ≤900 / ≥1.5 -40 / + 100 JIS K2233
What are the advantages?
DOT 5 (silicone-based) ≤900 / ≥1.5 -40 / + 100 SAE J1705

1000 – 1200 / PSA B-712710  Small sample volume


LHM (mineral-oil-based) -40 / + 100
(manufacturer‘s standard)
6 – 6.5  Low solvent consumption
 Simultaneous measurement of viscosity and density
Why measure the viscosity of brake fluids?  Automatic determination of the Viscosity Index
 Fast temperature control
The safe function of the entire brake system depends on
 High sample throughput
the hydraulic fluid's viscosity. A too high viscosity at low
temperatures results in a delayed response or, in the Who needs to test brake fluids?
worst case, in a complete failure of the brake system. A
too low viscosity at high temperatures causes poor  Hydraulic fluid manufacturers, for QC and research
lubrication; the brake system’s hydraulic cylinders suffer  Bulk consumers, e.g. manufacturers of road vehicles,
premature wear and may even block. for incoming QC

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