Military aircraft use MIL-H-5606 fluid in their hydraulic systems, including
brakes, but MIL-H-83282 fluid has replaced 5606 in Naval and Marine aircraft
due to its improved fire-resistant characteristic. Both are petroleum-based
fluids and not silicone (silicone, not silicon!). I believe the other
services are converting as well. More info can be had by Googling
MIL-H-5606 and MIL-H-83282.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
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From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of healeymanjim@hansencc.net
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:54 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid
what kind of brake fluid do aircraft use? i know i have had some F-4 brakes
that glowed cherry red after some heavy braking so i assume it has a higher
boiling point. is it compatible with automobiles? cost? hjim
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