Today’s brake fluids must be fully compliant with emerging regulatory standards and be able to perform under the most challenging of environments, showing high durability over time.
Brake fluids are essential for vehicle safety and as vehicle design becomes more complex – these fluids have to work increasingly hard to ensure high performance. Today’s vehicles may have assisted drive, leading to potential future autonomous drive design. This comes with electronic systems that include distance control, safety braking and the need for fast signal processing.
State-of-the-art brake fluids must be compatible with advanced braking systems including Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). These systems rely on precise hydraulic control, and any inconsistency in brake fluid performance may affect their operation.
Key aspect for brake fluid consideration include:
· Boiling Point: This should be high to avoid vaporisation under the high temperatures experienced during the braking process.
· Viscosity: A low viscosity is optimal, that maintain consistency over a wider temperature range.
· Corrosion Resistance: An important factor, to protect the metal parts of the braking system.
· Material compatibility: This is vital, so as to avoid damage to rubber seals and hoses.
Contact our industry experts to discuss further the additives and components needed to formulate braking fluids that meet today’s industry standards.