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GMW3356

DOT 4 Brake Fluid

active, Most Current
Organization: GMW
Publication Date: 1 July 2022
Status: active
Page Count: 16
scope:

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose/Material Description.

Materials covered in this specification are motor vehicle hydraulic (Department of Transportation) DOT 4 brake fluids composed of a suitable mixture of polyglycols, polyglycolether, boric acid ester, corrosion inhibitors and any necessary additives. Castor oil, mineral oil dirt and other contaminants are not permitted.

Symbols.

Not applicable.

Applicability.

This specification details the material and performance requirements for DOT 4 brake fluids for use in the braking system of motor vehicles.

Remarks.

None.

Document History

GMW3356
July 1, 2022
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations. Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence....
GMW3356
April 1, 2017
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Material Description. Materials covered in this specification are motor vehicle hydraulic DOT 4 brake fluids composed of a suitable mixture of polyglycols, polyglycolether, boric acid ester,...
GMW3356
April 1, 2012
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Material Description. Materials covered in this specification are motor vehicle hydraulic DOT 4 brake fluids composed of a suitable mixture of polyglycols, polyglycolether, boric acid ester,...
GMW3356
July 1, 2007
DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Material Description. Materials covered in this specification are motor vehicle hydraulic DOT 4 brake fluids composed of a suitable mixture of polyglycols, polyglycolether, boric acid ester and any...

References

This document references:
9986550 - DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Published by GMNA on July 1, 2022
Material Description. This specification is a part number for the Department of Transportation (DOT) four (4) (DOT 4) motor vehicle hydraulic brake fluid, nonpetroleum, non-silicone type. Symbols....
This document references:
ASTM D1121 - Standard Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Coolants and Antirusts
Published by ASTM on October 1, 2011
This test method covers the determination of the reserve alkalinity of new, unused engine coolants, and liquid antirusts as received, of used or unused aqueous dilutions of the concentrated...
This document references:
ASTM D1123 - Standard Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concentrate by the Karl Fischer Reagent Method
Published by ASTM on May 10, 1999
These test methods cover the determination of the water present in new or unused glycol-based coolant concentrates using a manual (Test Method A) or an automatic (Test Method B) coulometric titrator...
This document references:
ASTM D1193 - Standard Specification for Reagent Water
Published by ASTM on March 1, 2006
This specification describes the required characteristics of waters deemed suitable for use with the standards under the jurisdiction of ASTM. The alphanumeric characters ascribed to water types and...
This document references:
ASTM D4951 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Additive Elements in Lubricating Oils by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Published by ASTM on October 1, 2014
This test method covers the quantitative determination of barium, boron, calcium, copper, magnesium, molybdenum, phosphorus, sulfur, and zinc in unused lubricating oils and additive packages. The...
This document references:
ASTM D92 - Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
Published by ASTM on July 1, 2018
This test method describes the determination of the flash point and fire point of petroleum products by a manual Cleveland open cup apparatus or an automated Cleveland open cup apparatus. NOTE 1—The...
This document references:
9986550 - DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Published by GMNA on July 1, 2022
Material Description. This specification is a part number for the Department of Transportation (DOT) four (4) (DOT 4) motor vehicle hydraulic brake fluid, nonpetroleum, non-silicone type. Symbols....
This document is referenced by:
9986356 - DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Published by GMNA on July 1, 2022
Material Description. This specification is a part number for Department of Transportation (DOT) Four (4) (DOT 4) motor vehicle hydraulic brake fluid, nonpetroleum, non-silicone type. Symbols. Not...
This document is referenced by:
GMW14573 - Global Performance Requirements for Labels
Published by GMW on October 1, 2022
Purpose. This standard defines the requirements and strategy for labels on GM vehicles sold worldwide. Labels required in this standard are intended to convey information as well as to comply with...
This document is referenced by:
GMW16955 - Global Reference Fluids for Material Compatibility Testing
Published by GMW on June 1, 2023
Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations. Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence....
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