BRAKE FLUIDS
HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR BRAKING SYSTEM
BRAKE FLUIDS
Haltermann Carless offers an extensive range of automotive
coolants, brake fluids and screen washes. These products
are formulated to meet the exacting needs of modern high
performance vehicles.
Haltermann Carless is part of the ‘H•C•S Group’ of
companies specializing in high-value hydrocarbons
and specialities, and tailored hydrocarbon solvents and
blends.
Haltermann Carless has grown healthily in recent
years, despite the general economic climate, and
maintain a sound financial position with attractive
growth prospects.
Haltermann Carless is a key crude and gas condensate
off-take partner for North Sea producers. We make
a range of high performing oil products from drilling
muds to racing fuels.
Haltermann Carless sales have grown towards £400m
p.a, based on volumes of approximately 650m litres.
Haltermann Carless is at the centre of the global
chemicals business. The world’s largest speciality
chemical companies rely on us to supply business
critical products. Haltermann Carless is also a major
producer of coolants and other automotive fluids.
Haltermann Carless has achieved its high performance
and growth by being a reliable and responsive longterm business partner. We are always ready to explore
new business opportunities, supported by our state-ofthe-art laboratories and technical teams.
Haltermann Carless buys oil and chemical feed-stocks,
refines, blends, and sells them worldwide. We use our
own unique business model focusing on developing
sustainable niches.
Sustainability of the business
Haltermann Carless operates in specialist markets.
As larger companies streamline, the fields of business
open to Haltermann Carless widen.
Dedicated Automotive Production
& Distribution Services
Haltermann Carless is uniquely placed in the market
in that it has the advantage of two dedicated blending
and storage centres for the production and distribution
of automotive products.
From these strategically located centres, Haltermann
Carless has the ability to competitively cover the major
consumption markets in North West Europe.
Haltermann Carless facilities are located in Scunthorpe,
UK and Antwerp, Belgium. Both facilities perform
blending, storage, filling and distribution services.
With the support of a number of longstanding freight
and distribution partners our comprehensive range
of automotive products can be supplied directly to
Customers warehouses in both bulk and packed form
- including the provision of IBC’s, flexibags, drums and
20L cans.
Quality control is centrally managed for both sites
via an in-house Technical Services Team with its own
dedicated laboratory located in Scunthorpe, UK.
BRAKE FLUIDS
Brake fluids must meet the most rigorous performance standards.
Critical factors include dry and wet equilibrium boiling points,
viscosity, pH, rubber swell and material compatibility with braking
systems components.
Haltermann Carless’ brake fluids exceed the world’s
toughest standards, including those set by the
Department of Transportation’s National Highways
Traffic Safety Administration (DOT NHTSA), the Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the International
Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). Fluids are
available in a range of equilibrium reflux boiling points
to suit individual customer requirements.
Brake Fluids
Our hydraulic brake fluids are glycol ether based and
formulated exclusively from virgin materials to exceed
the requirements of major internationally recognised
hydraulic brake fluid standards.
Please find below a table of our products and the
standards in which it exceeds:
Storage and Handling
Products
Brake fluids can be stored in bulk mild steel tanks and
drums. The use of a desiccant unit in the tank vent is
recommended to prevent the absorption of moisture
during storage.
Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Standards
Brake Fluid DOT3
(230)
FMVSS No 116 DOT3,
SAE J1703, ISO4925
Class 3
Brake Fluid DOT4
FMVSS No 116 DOT4,
SAE J1704, ISO4925
Class 4
Brake Fluid DOT4 LV
(Low Viscosity)
FMVSS No 116 DOT4,
SAE J1704, ISO4925
Class 6
Brake Fluid DOT5.1
FMVSS No 116 DOT5.1,
SAE J1704, ISO4925
Class 5-1
LHM Plus
PSA B71 2710 (Citroen,
Peugeot) and ISO 7308
The use of appropriate personal protective equipment
is recommended. See the product MSDS for details.
Attention must be paid to the avoidance of
contamination of brake fluids, water will dramatically
lower the boiling point of the fluid reducing safety
margins, contamination with mineral oil based products
can result in degradation of system seals and potential
system failure.
XD230 DOT 3
Technical
XD230 DOT 3 hydraulic brake fluid is a glycol ether based fluid formulated exclusively from virgin materials to
exceed the requirements of the major internationally recognised hydraulic brake fluid standards: FMVSS No 116
DOT 3, SAE J1703 and ISO4925 Class 3.
It has all the properties required to ensure safe a reliable operation of vehicle braking systems:
High Boiling Point - minimises the risk of vapour lock
under extreme conditions.
Optimal Viscosity - ensures system responsiveness
is maintained in very cold conditions whilst adequate
lubricity and leakage prevention are maintained at high
operating temperatures.
Corrosion Inhibitors - protects the full range of
metallic components in the braking system from
corrosion damage and potential system failure.
Rubber Compatibility - maximises the working life of
system seals to ensure safe system operation.
Fluid Compatibility - can be safely mixed with other
brake fluids meeting the DOT 3 specification.
Typical Properties
Parameter
Method
XD230 DOT 3
FMVSS116
Visual
Pale straw coloured
liquids, free from
suspended matter
Not specified
ASTM D 4052
1.03
Not specified
Equilibrium Reflux
Boiling Point °C
SAE J1703
244
205 min
Wet Equilibrium Reflux
Boiling Point °C
SAE 1703
144
140 min
-40°C Kinematic Viscosity, cS
SAE 1703
1350
1500 max
100°C Kinematic Viscosity, cS
SAE 1703
1.7
1.5 min
pH (50% vol.)
ASTM D 1121
9.8
7.0 - 11.5
Water Content
ASTM D 1123
0.10
Not specified
Appearence
Specific Gravity 15/15°C
XHD260 DOT 4
Technical
XHD260 DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid is a glycol ether based fluid formulated exclusively from virgin materials to
exceed the requirements of the major internationally recognised hydraulic brake fluid standards: FMVSS No 116
DOT 4, SAE J1704 and ISO4925 Class 4.
It has all the properties required to ensure safe a reliable operation of vehicle braking systems:
High Boiling Point - minimises the risk of vapour lock
occuring in the wheel cylinder even under the most
extreme conditions.
High Wet Boiling Point - ensures continued vapour
lock protection by maintaining a high boiling point
throughout the service life of the fluid.
Optimal Viscosity - minimal low temperature
viscosity ensures system responsiveness is maintained
in very cold conditions whilst maximal high
temperature viscosity ensures adequate lubricity and
leakage prevention are maintained at high operating
temperatures.
Corrosion Inhibitors - protects the full range of
metallic components in the braking system from
corrosion damage that can cause excessive seal wear
or even loss of fluid and potential system failure.
Rubber Compatibility - with the range of elastomeric
commonly found in braking systems maximises the
working life of system seales to ensure safe and
reliable system operation.
Fluid Compatibility - can be safely mixed with
other brake fluids meeting both the DOT 3 and DOT 4
specifications.
Fluid Stability - against both high temperature and
oxidation ensures stable performance characteristics
for long and reliable service life.
Typical Properties
Parameter
Method
XHD260 DOT 4
FMVSS116
Visual
Pale straw coloured
liquids, free from
suspended matter
Not specified
ASTM D 4052
1.04
Not specified
Equilibrium Reflux
Boiling Point °C
SAE J1703
265
230 min
Wet Equilibrium Reflux
Boiling Point °C
SAE 1703
163
155 min
-40°C Kinematic Viscosity, cS
SAE 1703
1400
1800 max
100°C Kinematic Viscosity, cS
SAE 1703
2.1
1.5 min
pH (50% vol.)
ASTM D 1121
8.0
7.0 - 11.5
Water Content
ASTM D 1123
0.10
Not specified
Appearence
Specific Gravity 20/20°C
DOT 4LV
Technical
Brake fluid DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) is a glycol ether based fluid formulated exclusively from virgin materials to
exceed the requirements of the major internationally recognised hydraulic brake fluid standards: FMVSS No 116
DOT 4, SAE J1704 and ISO4925 Class 6.
It has all the properties required to ensure safe a reliable operation of vehicle braking systems:
High Boiling Point - minimises the risk of vapour lock
occuring in the wheel cylinder even under the most
extreme conditions.
High Wet Boiling Point - ensures continued vapour
lock protection by maintaining a high boiling point
throughout the service life of the fluid.
Optimal Viscosity - minimal low temperature
viscosity ensures system responsiveness is maintained
in very cold conditions whilst maximal high
temperature viscosity ensures adequate lubricity and
leakage prevention are maintained at high operating
temperatures. This is particularly beneficial for modern
vehicles using Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
braking systems.
Corrosion Inhibitors - protects the full range of
metallic components in the braking system from
corrosion damage that can cause excessive seal wear
or even loss of fluid and potential system failure.
Rubber Compatibility - with the range of elastomeric
commonly found in braking systems maximises the
working life of system seales to ensure safe and
reliable system operation.
Fluid Compatibility - can be safely mixed with other
brake fluids meeting the DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 4LV
Class 6 specifications.
Fluid Stability - against both high temperature and
oxidation ensures stable performance characteristics
for long and reliable service life.
Typical Properties
Parameter
Method
DOT 4LV
ISO 4925 C6
Visual
Pale straw coloured
liquids, free from
suspended matter
Not specified
ASTM D 4052
1.035
Not specified
Equilibrium Reflux
Boiling Point °C
SAE J1703
270
250 min
Wet Equilibrium Reflux
Boiling Point °C
SAE 1703
170
165 min
-40°C Kinematic Viscosity, cS
SAE 1703
660
750 max
100°C Kinematic Viscosity, cS
SAE 1703
2.10
1.5 min
pH (50% vol.)
ASTM D 1121
7.8
7.0 - 11.5
Water Content
ASTM D 1123
0.10
Not specified
Appearence
Specific Gravity 20/20°C
DOT 5.1
Technical
DOT 5.1 hydraulic brake fluid is a glycol ether based fluid formulated exclusively from virgin materials to exceed
the requirements of the major internationally recognised hydraulic brake fluid standards: FMVSS No 116 DOT 5.1,
SAE J1704 and ISO4925 Class 5-1.
It has all the properties required to ensure safe a reliable operation of vehicle braking systems:
High Boiling Point - minimises the risk of vapour lock
occuring in the wheel cylinder even under the most
extreme conditions.
High Wet Boiling Point - ensures continued vapour
lock protection by maintaining a high boiling point
throughout the service life of the fluid.
Optimal Viscosity - minimal low temperature
viscosity ensures system responsiveness is maintained
in very cold conditions whilst maximal high
temperature viscosity ensures adequate lubricity and
leakage prevention are maintained at high operating
temperatures.
Typical Properties
Parameter
Corrosion Inhibitors - protects the full range of
metallic components in the braking system from
corrosion damage that can cause excessive seal wear
or even loss of fluid and potential system failure.
Rubber Compatibility - with the range of elastomeric
commonly found in braking systems maximises the
working life of system seales to ensure safe and
reliable system operation.
Fluid Compatibility - can be safely mixed with other
brake fluids meeting the DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1
Class 5.1 specifications.
Fluid Stability - against both high temperature and
oxidation ensures stable performance characteristics
for long and reliable service life.
Method
DOT 5.1
FMVSS116 DOT 5.1
Visual
Pale straw coloured
liquids, free from
suspended matter
Not specified
ASTM D 4052
1.069
Not specified
Equilibrium Reflux
Boiling Point °C
SAE J1703
272
260 min
Wet Equilibrium Reflux
Boiling Point °C
SAE 1703
183
180 min
-40°C Kinematic Viscosity, cS
SAE 1703
730
900 max
100°C Kinematic Viscosity, cS
SAE 1703
2.10
1.5 min
pH (50% vol.)
ASTM D 1121
7.5
7.0 - 11.5
Water Content
ASTM D 1123
0.10
Not specified
Appearence
Specific Gravity 20/20°C
LHM Plus
Technical
LHM Plus Brake & Hydraulic fluid is a high performance hydraulic fluid, formulated with very thermally stable
mineral base oils, it has been developed especially for use in PSA motor vehicles.
LHM Plus is filled into the tank of PSA motor vehicles marked specifically for this purpose, this serves as
reservoir for the hydraulic fluid, which also supports brake, steering and chassis functions. It can be used at fluid
temperatures from -40°C up to approxiamately 110°C.
LHM Plus is readily miscible with older LHM liquids, however the quality is superior to the older ones. Therefore
a complete oil change is recommended.
Performance Standards
LHM Plus Brake & Hydraulic fluid meets the requirements of PSA B71 2710 (Citroen, Peugeot) and ISO 7308.
Typical Properties
Parameter
Method
LHM Plus
DIN 10964
Green-yellow
flourescent liquid
DIN EN ISO 12185
840
kg/m3
Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C
DIN EN ISO 3104
6.2
mm2/s
Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C
DIN EN ISO 3104
18.6
mm2/s
Kinematic Viscosity at -40°C
DIN EN ISO 3104
1130
mm2/s
Viscosity Index
DIN EN ISO 2102
325
Equilibrium Reflex Boiling Point
FMVSS 116.S6.1
253
°C
Flash Point
DIN EN ISO 3104
125
°C
Pour Point
ISO 3016
-50
°C
Appearence
Density @20°C
Units
PRODUCT RANGE
COOLANTS
BRAKE FLUID
GP3 (UK) & AF1 (EU)
Brake Fluid DOT3 (230)
AF2 with Glycerine (EU)
Brake Fluid DOT4
EXLC5 Extended Life
Brake Fluid DOT4 LV (Low Viscosity)
SiXLC6
Brake Fluid DOT5.1
MXLC5/50 Premix
LHM Plus
HD4X & HD4X50 Premix
HD5X & HD5X50 Premix
Radiator Protector
MPG Coolant 101
SCREEN WASH
Petroscreen SC16
AL39
GXLC5
For more information please visit:
www.haltermann-carless.com
Haltermann Carless UK Limited
Cedar Court, Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9RX
Tel: +44 (0)1372 360 000, Fax: +44 (0)1372 380 400
Our products are suitable for a large range of
vehicles, from passenger to heavy goods vehicles.
We have highlighted each product with this simple
guide:
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