IS 7079 : 2008 Automotive Vehicles - Brake Hose Assemblies for Hydraulic Braking Systems Used with Non-Petroleum Base Brake Fluid - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the performance requirements, test procedures and methods of samplingof brake hose assemblies to be used in hydraulic braking systems of automotive vehicles having nominal internal diameter:

a) 3.5 mm or less, and

b) 4-5 mm.

1.2 It applies to brake hose assemblies made of a hose fabricated from cord and natural or synthetic elastomersand assembled with metal end fittings for use with non-petroleum-base brake fluids in accordance with IS 8654. The hose assemblies may also have metal centrefittings, rubber grommets, spring guards or any other protective parts.

1.3 This standard does not cover requirements for theend fittings, centre fittings; protective parts, etc, exceptfor salt spray test (see 5.11).

2 References

The following standards contain provisions, which,through reference in this text, constitute provisions ofthis standard. At the time of publication, the editionsindicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below: