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GB 12981-2012: Motor vehicle brake fluids
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GB 12981: Evolution and historical versions

Standard IDContents [version]USDSTEP2[PDF] deliveryName of Chinese StandardStatus
GB 12981-2012English145 Add to Cart 0-9 seconds. Auto-delivery Motor vehicle brake fluids Valid
GB 12981-2003EnglishRFQ ASK 9 days Motor vehicle brake fluids Obsolete
GB 12981-1991EnglishRFQ ASK 6 days Synthetic brake fluid HZY2, HZY3, HZY4 Obsolete

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GB 12981-2012: Motor vehicle brake fluids

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GB NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ICS 75.120 E 39 Replacing GB 12981-2003 Motor vehicle brake fluids (ISO 4925.2005, Road vehicles - Specification of non-petroleum-base brake fluids for hydraulic systems, MOD) Issued on. MAY 11, 2012 Implemented on. OCTOBER 1, 2012 Issued by. General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China; Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China.

Table of Contents

Foreword... 4 1 Scope... 6 2 Normative references... 6 3 Product variety and markings... 7 4 Requirements and test methods... 8 5 Inspection rules... 10 6 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage... 12 Annex A (informative) Comparison table of clause numbers of this Standard and ISO 4925.2005... 13 Annex B (informative) Technical differences between this Standard and ISO 4925.2005 and their causes... 15 Annex C (normative) Determination method for wet equilibrium reflux boiling point of brake fluids... 17 Annex D (normative) Determination method for pH value of brake fluids... 20 Annex E (normative) Test method for liquid stability of brake fluids... 22 Annex F (normative) Metal strip corrosion test of brake fluids... 25 Annex G (normative) Low temperature fluidity and appearance inspection method of brake fluids... 32 Annex H (normative) Test method for evaporation loss of brake fluids... 34 Annex I (normative) Test method for water tolerance and compatibility of brake fluids... 38 Annex J (normative) Test method for oxidation resistance of brake fluids... 41 Annex K (normative) Test method for rubber adaptability of brake fluids... 44 Annex L (informative) Stroke simulation test method for brake fluids... 47 Annex M (informative) Test method for rust resistance of brake fluid... 54

Foreword

Table 1 of Clause 4 in this Standard is mandatory (except for the test method), the rest is recommended. This Standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009. This Standard replaces GB 12981-2003 “Motor vehicle brake fluids”; compared with GB 12981-2003, main technical changes are as follows. - ADD the content of warnings involving the use safety in this Standard; - CHANGE Clause 1 “Scope” of this Standard; - DELETE “Terms and definitions” in this Standard; MODIFY the heading of Clause 3 TO “Product classification and marking”, the corresponding contents are modified, too; - DELETE silicone brake fluids in Clause 3 of this Standard, that is, HZY5 contains only products corresponding to the international general DOT5.1; ADD HZY6 corresponding to class6 in ISO 4925.2005; ADD the content related to product markings; - The requirements and test methods in Clause 4 are listed in Table 1 and Table 2 respectively; in Table 1, the determination of pH value refers to the method in Annex D, not GB/T 7304; at the same time add Annex D “Determination method for pH value of brake fluids”; - In Table 1 of Clause 4, DELETE the hiding power figure used in the low- temperature fluidity and appearance, water tolerance and fluid compatibility items; in the rubber adaptation item, DELETE the test at 70 °C; ADD determination of volume increment of SBR cup; - In Table 2 of Clause 4, ADD the rust resistance item; MODIFY the stroke simulation test item TO the recommend item; - In Annex F, the formula for calculating the hardness change of the rubber cup is changed from ΔH = H2 - H1 to ΔH = H1 - H2; - ADD Test Method B in Annex H; - MODIFY the name of Annex I TO. test method for water tolerance and compatibility brake fluids; USE compatibility fluid’s national standard sample in the compatibility test. This Standard uses the re-drafting method to amend and adopt ISO 4925.2005 “Road vehicles - Specification of non-petroleum-base brake fluids for hydraulic systems” (English version). Compared with ISO 4925.2005, this Standard has more structural adjustments; a comparison table of clause numbers of this Standard and ISO 4925.2005 is listed in Annex A. There are technical differences between this Standard and ISO 4925.2005; a table of corresponding technical differences and their causes are given in Annex B. This Standard is proposed by National Technical Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 280). This Standard is under the jurisdiction of Sub-technical Committee on Synthetic Oil of National Technical Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 280/SC 5). Responsible drafting organizations of this Standard. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Lubricants Chongqing Branch, Ministry of Communications Highway Science Research Institute, China Standardization Association Automotive Maintenance Products Technology Promotion Committee, Technology Center of China FAW Group, Technology Research Institute of Dongfeng Motor Co., Fujian Laike Lubricating Oil Co., Ltd., Liaoning Rundi Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., PLA General Logistics Department Oil Research Institute, Zhejiang University Fangyuan Chemical Co., Ltd., Wuxi Petrochina Lubricating Grease Co., Ltd. Participating drafting organizations of this Standard. China FAW Group Tianjin Automobile Co., Shanghai Volkswagen Automobile Co., PLA General Logistics Department Military Transportation Research Institute, Zhangjiagang TEEC Automotive Chemicals Co., Ltd., Zhejiang University Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., Jiangyin Yida Chemical Co., Ltd. Main drafters of this Standard. Yan Zili, Zhang Yang, Guo Yiming, Zhang Shuhua, Dai Fumin, Li Chunhui, Liu Jinlong, Leng Guanjun, Shan Jingbo, Yang Xiaojun. The historical version of GB 12981 replaced by this Standard is as follows. - GB 12981-1991; - GB 12981-2003. Motor vehicle brake fluids WARNING. This product is not classified as flammable dangerous goods, but it may irritate eyes and skin, so it shall rinse with water immediately once exposed to this product; this product has a corrosion effect on the paint.

1 Scope

This Standard specifies the requirements and test methods, inspection rules and marking, packaging, transportation and storage of non-petroleum-based brake fluids for hydraulic braking and hydraulic clutch systems of motor vehicles.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. GB/T 265 Petroleum products - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity

3 Product variety and markings

The makings of brake fluid products shall be at least marked. product class “motor vehicle brake fluid” For example. HZY3 motor vehicle brake fluid

4 Requirements and test methods

The technical requirements and test methods for motor vehicle brake fluids are shown in Table 1 and Table 2.

5 Inspection rules

The type inspection items are all the inspection items specified in Table 1 of Clause 4 (the inspection items specified in Table 2 may also be included in the agreement between supply and demand parties). Type inspection shall be carried out every 2 years. requirements of Table 2), re-take double samples for re-inspection according to GB/T 4756.If the re-inspection result does not meet the technical requirements, then this batch of product is determined unqualified.

6 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage

The markings, packaging, transportation and storage of this product are carried out in accordance with SH 0164 and GB/T 5345.

Annex A

(informative) Comparison table of clause numbers of this Standard and ISO 4925.2005 ......
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