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Address:
24 Spielman Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Phone:
+1 (973) 227-7060

Fax:
+1 (973) 227-0172

Email:
info@abic-consulting.com

Hours:
Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

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Tests We Perform

We are a world-class independent testing laboratory specializing in brake fluid testing. We offer a wide range of brake fluid testing services including compliance tests set by the U.S. and international standards organizations, as well as custom and non-standard tests.

Complete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 116

DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5 or DOT 5.1

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • pH
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion with 5 % water
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups)
  • Stroke Test
  • Color
  • Product Label Compliance
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1703

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • pH
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion with 5 % water
  • Corrosion with no water
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups)
  • Rubber Swell (EPDM rubber)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1704

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • pH
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion with 5 % water
  • Corrosion with no water
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups)
  • Rubber Swell (EPDM rubber)
Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) K 2233 (Class 3, 4, 5, 6)

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • pH
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion with 5 % water
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups)
  • Rubber Swell (EPDM rubber)
  • Stroke Test
International Standards Organization (ISO) 4925 (Class 3, 4, 5-1, 6, 7)

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • pH
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion with 5 % water
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups)
  • Rubber Swell (EPDM rubber)
Military Specification (MIL) B-46176A

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Viscosity @-67°F (-55°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • Viscosity @-67°F (-55°C) and @212°F (100°C): (humidified)
  • Flash Point
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion (humidified)
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups)
  • Rubber Swell (EPDM rubber)
  • Rubber Swell (Natural rubber)
  • Stroke Test
Ford Motor Company Standard WSS-M6C65-A1/A2/A3, Draft 12

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point ( 3% water added)
  • Color
  • Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • % Mineral Oil Content
  • % Water Content
  • pH
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion with 5 % water
  • Corrosion without water
  • Thermal Stability Corrosion with 5% water
  • Thermal Stability Corrosion without water
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures (-40C and (-50C)
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups & EPDM)
  • Stroke Test
General Motors (GM) GMW3356-DOT 4

Tests included:

  • Boron Content
  • Color
  • Flash Point (COC)
  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • % Water Content upon delivery
  • pH
  • Kinematic Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C), 68°F (20ωC) and @212°F (100°C)
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures (-40°C and (-50°C)
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups & EPDM)
  • Compatibility
  • Simulated Service Performance (Stroking Test Properties)
  • Reserve Alkalinity (RA)
  • Reserve Alkalinity (RA) Retention
    • After Oxidation Procedure
    • After Volatization Procedure
  • Elastomer Compatibility after Aging
  • Hydrogen Evolution
  • Corrosion with 5 % water plus 25 ppm chloride
  • Bench Tests: Preparation of 2 Liters of Aged Brake Fluid plus Stroking Test Properties
  • Squeak Testing: Performed by GM only
  • Brake Component Testing: Performed by GM only
  • Fleet Testing: Performed by GM only
General Motors (GM) GMW16072-DOT 3

Tests included:

  • Color
  • Flash Point (COC)
  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • pH
  • Kinematic Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C), 122°F (50°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures (-40°C and (-50°C)
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups & EPDM)
  • Compatibility
  • Simulated Service Performance (Stroking Test Properties)
  • Reserve Alkalinity (RA)
  • Reserve Alkalinity (RA) Retentation
    • After Oxidation Procedure
    • After Volatization Procedure
  • Corrosion with 5 % water plus 25 ppm chloride
  • Bench Tests: Preparation of 2 Liters of Aged Brake Fluid plus Stroke Test Properties
  • Squeak Testing: Performed by GM only
  • Brake Component Testing: Performed by GM only
  • Fleet Testing: Performed by GM only
Norma Brasileira ABNT NBR 9292

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Viscosity @-40°F (-40ωC) and @212°F (100°C)
  • pH
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion with 5 % water
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Evaporation
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups)
  • Stroke Test
  • Color
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 116

Tests included:

  • Original Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Wet Equilibrium Reflux Boiling Point
  • Viscosity @-40°F (-40°C) and @212°F (100°C)
  • pH
  • High Temperature Stability
  • Chemical Stability
  • Corrosion with 5% water
  • Fluidity and Appearance at Low Temperatures
  • Compatibility
  • Water Tolerance
  • Oxidation
  • Rubber Swell (SRB cups)
  • Stroke Test
  • Color
Custom and Non-Standard Tests

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