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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-32701       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Brake Fluid, Polyglycol, Automotive, All-Weather, Operational and Preservative
Scope:  This specification covers polyglycol-based hydraulic brake fluid for use in hydraulic brake systems at ambient temperatures ranging from -55°C to 55 °C and operational temperatures down to -40 °C (see 6.1). This fluid is primarily intended for use in fully hydraulic (i.e. not actuated by air) anti-lock braking systems (ABS). This fluid is incompatible with silicone- based brake fluid as specified in MIL-PRF-46176. The fluid is identified by military symbol PBF.
Status:  Active Document Date:  03-MAR-2022      
  Next Review Due:  02-MAR-2027
9150 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  
Qualification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  GS  DLA Aviation - Richmond  
  Preparing Activity: AT  Ground Vehicle Systems Center
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AT   Ground Vehicle Systems Center  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  68   Air Force Petroleum Office (AFPET/PTP)  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
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WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THIS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE IS PROHIBITED BY PUBLIC LAW 99-474 (THE COMPUTER FRAUD AND ABUSE ACT OF 1986) AND CAN RESULT IN ADMINISTRATIVE, DISCIPLINARY OR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.