JIS JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD Translated and Published by Japanese Standards Association JIS D 2608: Automotive parts — Rubber boots for hydraulic brake wheel cylinders using a non-petroleum base hydraulic brake fluid ICS 43,040.40 ; 83.140.50 Descriptors : road vehicles, private cars, drum brakes, hydraulically-operated devices, fluid power eylinders, covers, dust control, plastics and rubber technology, engine cylinders Reference number : JIS D 2608 : 1998 (E)D 2608 :1998 Foreword ‘This translation Standard revise through delibers accordance with| D 2608 : 1989 ij In this revision, .2s been made based on the original Japanese Industrial by the Minister of International Trade and Industry tions at Japanese Industrial Standards Committee in the Industrial Standardization Law. Consequently JIS replaced with JIS D 2608 : 1998. 3r the purpose of conformity with International Standards, 180 4927 : 1978 and ISO 6117: 1980 are adopted as the basis. Date of Date of | Date of | (Establishment: 1982-03-01 \Revision: 1998-07-20 [Public Notice in Official Gazette: 1998-07-21 Investigated by: Japanese Industrial Standards Committee Divisional Council on Aircraft and Automo- biles 1S D 2506998 First English dion publiaked in 19505 Translate 41-2 Int © Sa 1999 Al rights reserved. Un utilized in any form or bj ‘without permission in Printed in Japan. | |, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-8440 JAPAN and published by: Japanese Standards Association e event of any doubts arising as to the contents, the original JIS is to be the final authority. jess otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced ot any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, ting from the publisherJAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD SIS D 2608 : 1998 Automotive parts — Rubber boots for hydraulic brake wheel cylinders using a non-petroleum base hydraulic brake fluid Introduction This Japanese Industrial Standard has been prepared based on the first edition of ISO 4927 Road vehicles — Elastomeric boots for drum type hydraulic brake wheel cylinders using a non-petroleum base hydraulic brake fluid (service temperature 120 °C maximum) published in 1978 and the first edition of ISO 6117 Road vehicles — Elastomeric boots for drum type hydraulic brake wheel cylinders using a non-petroleum base hydraulic brake fluid (service temperature 100 °C max.) published in 1980 in such a manner as the corresponding parts in the corresponding International Standards are contained with modifying partially the technical con- tents and the items not specified in the corresponding International Standards are complementarily provided as a part of Japanese Industrial Standard. The parts underlined with dots in this Standard are the matters modified or not specified in the corresponding International Standards. 1 Scope This Japanese Industrial Standard specifies moulded rubber boots used at end closures on automotive drum type brake wheel cylinders using a non- petroleum-base brake fluid to prevent the wheel cylinders from penetrating of foreign matter, moisture and the like (hereafter referred to as "boot" Remarks: The International Standards corresponding to this Standard are listed as follows: ISO 4927: 1978 Road vehicles — Elastomeric boots for drum type hydraulic brake wheel cylinders using a non-petroleum base hydraulic brake fluid (service temperature 120 °C maximum) ISO 6117: 1980 Road vehicles — Elastomeric boots for drum type hydraulic brake wheel cylinders using a non-petroleum base hydraulic brake fluid (service temperature 100 "C max.) 2 Normative references The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Standard. The most recent editions (including the amendments) of the standards shall be applied. SIS D 0205 Test method of weatherability for automotive parts JIS D 2605 Rubber cups for hydraulic cylinders for automotive hydraulic brake systems using a non-petroleum base hydraulic brake fluid Remarks: References from ISO 4928 : 1980, Road vehicles — Elastomeric cups and seals for cylinders for hydraulic braking systems using a non- petroleum base hydraylic brake fluid (service temperature 120 °C ‘maz,) are equivalent to the corresponding particulars in JIS D 2605. JIS K 2238 Non-petroleum base motor vehicle brake fluids2 D 2608 : 1998 Remarks: Referens base brake fluid are equivalent to the corresponding particulars in JIS K 23 Referen: systems correspo} SIS K 6251 Tensilé JIS K 6253 Hard: Remarks: Referen of hard: the corr SIS K 6257 Accele Remarks: Referens ageing particul: JIS K 6258 Testin, Remarks: Referenc of the e in JIS JIS K 6259. Tes: rubbe Remarks: Referen — Resi equival a an from ISO 4925 : 1978, Road vehicles — Non-petroleum 133. es from ISO 4926 : 1978, Road vehicles — Hydraulic brake _ Non-petroleum base reference fluids are equivalent to the ding particulars in JIS K 2233. testing methods for vulcanized rubber 38 testing methods for rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic es from ISO 48 : 1979, Vulcanized rubbers — Determination ss (Hardness between 30 and 85 IRHD) are equivalent to sponding particulars in JIS K 6253. ated aging test methods for vulcanized rubber es from ISO 188 : 1982, Rubber, vulcanized — Accelerated ir heat-resistance tests are equivalent to the corresponding rs in JIS K 6257. methods of the effect of liquids for vuleanized rubber -s from ISO 1817 : 1985, Rubber, vulcanized — Determination fect of liquids are equivalent to the corresponding particulars 6258. methods of resistance to ozone cracking for vulcanized ges from ISO 1431-1: 1989, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic tance to ozone cracking — Part 1: Static strain test are int, to the corresponding particulars in JIS K 6259. JIS K 6262 Permanent set testing methods for rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic JIS Z 8401 Rules 3 Classification B for rounding off of numerical values jots shall be classified as given in Table 1. Table 1 Classification Division | Symb 1 Application Class 1 ~ |__| Suitable for operation at an ordinary temperature Class 2 H |_| Suitable for operation at a high temperature Class 3 S |__| Suitable for operation at an extra high temperature Remarks: No I 4 Quality ternational Standard corresponds to class 3. 4.1 Appearance Bees shall be free from blisters, pin-holes, cracks, foreign matters and the like o} 4.2. Performance the surface. ‘The performance of boots, when tested by the methods of 6, shall meet the requirements given in Table 2‘aging proporty [Temperature __-o| 1902 15022 ley 6.2 | ea OTA [Hardness change ‘A-B to +10 e [state "Tatter testing, no cracking shall generate when the boot is flexed te Test Muid (9) Fluid conforming to JIS 2289, or that agreed between the parties concerned Ee ere | ae nasles e | arent Een bent ey [tt opened i.Table 2 (concluded) ee Tem ‘Glawifiation [test metho 8 Ge Cle? Gia 3 ironing dave [Darton () BY 102? 1022 |twea minty May be 22. apn agreement betwen the prin concerned wth delve. State Ar testing he boot hall be fe tom Minors and pels and shall et ae trae faa und Suan ade an tae = Low-tempera- [Temperature () _“C| 63 to 40 ure stroking Duration © » ma May be 70:2 upon agreement betwoon the parties concerned with delivery. | Stave Daring testing he boot shal be free from generating eracking or not fram it anarbled elindar,prtn and the lke Tension set [Temperature 6] __ooea aot? wore es ae Duration (| a 7042 | Preach BS | Tension | 75 max [ | ‘Ozone resistance| Ozone concentration (') S025 [by 67 oh ‘Temperature (*) *c| 4042 = ‘Duration (*) hy = +2 2 Strain tation 8 [state [The boot surface shall how no evidence af eracking under 2 x magnification, Note () These items indicate the test conditions,o e Fr - 15, Material The properties of material used for boots, when tested on the test pieces by the methods of 7, should be as given in Table 8 ‘Table 3 Properties of material Tem Class ‘Test method : Clase 2 Clase 3 [Original state [Hardness ABO 5 or AGES by 7 ‘Tensile strength MPa 10 min. mia, | Blongation ie a 300 min. a ‘ging property [Temperature ()“C 0022 12022 i W022 by 22 Duration ( h ose Hardness change © At +10 ‘Tensile strength change 40 max, ratio (desreasing) Blongation change 40 max, | ratio oereasing) —% Temperature) “© 10022 082 wo22 by 73 Duration a et ‘Compression sot ()% 30 max max, 55 max tance|Temperature() “| __—*10022 12082 15022 by Ta [Duration © B 7028 Test uid () ‘The fluid conforming to JIS K 2283, or that agreed between the parties foncerned with delivery ‘e661 8092 Hardness change ‘A=10 to +10Table 2 one = Tr cin Tamer] & 7 cin cams 3 savanna sgh ge oa ota gain chang oan reece 8 Change in volume % 20 to +15. eee Tovicape [Temperate 6 wa inte i easing [Ozone resistance Ozone concentration (") = 5025 by 76 ‘am Tempe ai Duration (*) hl ee ‘Strain (static) () 20.3 [State es No cracking discorniblo with a 2 x magnifier | [Note ()) These items indicate the test conditions.7 D 2608 : 1998 6 Performance test method 6.1 [Original state test 6.1.1, Test specimens Two boots shall be used as test specimens. 6.1.2 Apparatus The hardness tester shall be a type A durometer specified in 5 of JIS K 6253. Alternatively, a micro size international rubber hardness tester for the M method specified in 4 of JIS K 6253 may be used upon agreement between the parties concerned with delivery. Where a rubber anvil is used for the test, it shall have a hardness in the same range as a boot being tested. 6.1.3 Procedure b) Determination of international rubber hardness For determination of international rubber hardness, 4.5.2 of JIS K 6253 shall be applied. 6.1.4 Expression of test results For expression of the test results, the medium value (*) determined at five points per boot shall be taken and rounded according to JIS Z 8401 to be expressed in a whole number, as specified in 5.6 or 4.6 of JIS K 6253. The mean value on the two boots shall be reported. Note ?) The value positioning at middle for an odd number of determined values or the mean of the two middle values for an even number when they are arranged in order of magnitude. 6.2 Aging test 6.2.1 Specimens Two boots shall be used as test specimens. 6.2.2 Apparatus The apparatus shall be as follows: a) [Test oven For the test oven, that specified in 4.2 of JIS K 6257 shall be used. b) Hardness tester The hardness tester shall be in accordance with 6.1.2. 6.2.3 Test condition The test condition shall be as given in Table 4. Table 4 Aging test conditions Division [Test temperature Duration c h Class 1 100 +2 ‘May be 22 + 1 upon ent between the Clage 3 32042 | parties concerned with delivery. Class 3 150 +28 D 2608 : 1998 6.2.4 Procedure The|test procedure shall be as follows: a) Hardness determination For the hardness determination, following determination of the hardness before test (Hc) by the method of 6.1.3, perform the test specified in 4.4 of JIS K 6257 under the conditions given in Table 4 and, after the test the hardness (#,) shall be determined by the same method. b) State After the testing of a), examine for crack conditions when the|boot is flexed to the service condi eneration and surface ion. 6.2.5 Calculation The hardness change shall be calculated from the following formula. An Hi - He where, 6.2.6 Expression of test An : hardness change Ho : hardness before test Hy ; hardness after test results For the hardness change, the values obtained from the calculation of 6,2.5 shall be expressed according to 6.1.4 to report the mean of the two specimen values. 6.3 Fluid resistance tes' t 6.3.1 Test specimens| Test specimens shall be two pieces weighing approximately 3g to 5 g cut from act of two boots. For the boot not exceeding 5 g in mass, two products shall be used as 5; pecimens. 6.3.2 Apparatus The apparatus shall be as follows: a) Test oven The test oven shall be capable of maintaining the test temperature as given in Table 5| b) Test container The test container shall be in accordance with 6.3.2 of JIS D 2605. ) Hardness tester |The hardness tester shall be in accordance with 6.1.2. 6.3.3 Test condition | The fluid resistance test condition shall be as given in Table 5. Table 5 Fluid resistance test condition Division [Test temperature] Duration Test fluid be h Giasst | 10de2 | 7or2 ‘conforming to. JIS K 2238, Class 2 12d +2 veen the Parties, Class 3 15q +29 D 2608 : 1998 6.3.4 Procedure The test procedure shall be as follows: a) Cleansing of specimens Rinse the specimens in isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol (hereafter both referred to as “alcohol") to remove adhered dirt, test fluid and the like, and wipe off the alcohol with a dry cloth. In the rinse, do not allow the specimens to remain in the alcohol for more than 30 s. b) Immersion test Putting the specimens into the weighing jar specified in 6.3.2 of JIS D 2605, pour-in 75 ml of test fluid, cap and place the jar in the pressure tight vessel. Sealing up the lid, place the vessel in the circulating air oven adjusted to the test temperature and for the duration given in Table 5. After ¢ompletion of the immersion, immerse the specimens into a flesh test fluid (at toom temperature) of the same kind for about 30 s to cool to the room temperature, ©) Determination of volume change ratio After cleansing the specimens by the jnethod of a), determine each specimen mass in air (m,) to 1 mg, next, determine the apparent mass in distilled water at room temperature (m,), and rinse again by a). Successively, performing the immersion test by b), then cleaning by a), immediately determine the specimen mass in air (ms), and further determine the apparent mass in distilled water at room temperature (m,), @) Determination of hardness For the hardness determination of each specimen, following the determination of hardness before test by 6.1.3, perform the immersion test by b) and, after cleaning by a) determine the hardness by the method of 6.1.3 e) State After the immersion test of bi, observe the surface condition of each specimen to examine for blisters and peelings. Remarks 1 Determinations and observations prescribed in c), d) and e) shall be made within 60 min of cleansing with alcohol after completion of the immersion test. 2 The tests c), d) and e) may be made on the same specimen. 6.3.5 Calculation The calculation shall be as follows: a) Volume change ratio The volume change ratio shall be calculated from the following formula. AV where, AViq : volume change ratio (%) my : mass in air before immersion (mg) mz : apparent mass in water before immersion (mg) my : mass in air after immersion (mg) ‘mg : apparent mass in water after immersion (mg) b) Hardness change The hardness change shall be ealculated according to 6.2.5.10 D 2608 : 1998 6.3.6 Expression of test results Test results shall be expressed as follows: a) Volume change ¥} obtained from the ‘atio For the volume change ratio, express each value alculation of 6.3.5 in a whole number by rounding off in accordance with JI§ Z 8401, and report the mean of the two determined values. b) Hardness change For the hardness change, express each value obtained from the calculation of 6.2.5 in a whole number to report the mean of the two specimen values. | 6.4 Stroking durabil ity test 6.4.1 Test specimens Two boots shalll be used as test specimens 6.4.2 Apparatus Th 6.4.3 Test conditions| Table 6. apparatus shall be in accordance with 6.8.2 of JIS D 2605. The stroking durability test conditions shall be as given in ( Table|6 Stroking durability test conditions Division Test |temperature Duration of test | Strokatime | Stroke length *c h eycles/h mm Class 1 |100 + 2 (fluid |temperature) or a 1.000 + 100 100 + 5 (atm: May be 22 +1 Class 2 |120 + 2 (fluid See eee itemperature) or ment between 320 + 5 (atmoypheric temperature). | mes en enn. Class 3. |150 + 2 (fluid |temperature) or bares with '150 + 5 (atmospheric temperature) | delivery peers ing fluid shall b onforming to JIS K 2233, 6.4.4 Procedure For cylinder and actuate un| n_the parties concerned with delivery. the stroking durability test, install the sample boots on the ler the conditions given in Table 6 for the specified duration. After the actuation, remove the cylinder assembly from the oven and cool naturally at room temperature f cracks and appearance sections with the cylin 24h + 1h. After cooling, examine the boots for flexure ponditions. Further, examine for interferences on the fitting ler, piston and the like. 6.4.5 Calculation The interference of the boot after the test shall be calculated form the following formula. AD =D, De where, AD : interference after the test (mm) Dy : inside diameter of boot at fitting section with cylinder, piston or the like (mm) Dz : outside diameter of cylinder, piston or the like at boot fitting section (mm) | 91 D 2608 : 1998 6.4.6 Expression of test results Express the values obtained from the calculation of 6.4.5 by rounding off to the first decimal place according to JIS Z 8401, and report the mean of the two determined values. 6.5 [Low-temperature stroking test 6.5.1 Test specimens ‘Two boots shall be used as test specimens. 6.5.2 Apparatus The apparatus shall be in accordance with 6.7.2 of JIS D 2605, 6.5.3 Test\conditions The low-temperature stroking test conditions shall be as given in Table 7. Table 7 Low-temperature stroking test conditions Division | Test temperature Duration of test Number of strokes Fixed stroke le ‘c h mm a1 6 strokes at 4 May be 70:4 2 upon agree- [intervals of 30 s| in one way ment between the parties | concerned with delivery. 6.5.4 Procedure For the low-temperature stroking test, install the specimen boots on the cylinder and expose them to the test temperature and duration as given in Table 7. After the period of exposure stroke the piston in the fixed length for six strokes at intervals of 30 s in the low-temperature chamber. Observe each boot for no separation from the assembled position on the cylinder, piston and the like during stroking. ‘After testing remove the specimens from the low-temperature chamber to leave them alone at room temperature for 24h + 1h. After the period of leaving alone, examine the boots for flexure cracks and appearance conditions. 6.6 Tension set test 6.6.1 Test specimens Three boots shall be used as test specimens. 6.6.2 Apparatus The apparatus shall be as follows: a) Test oven The test oven shall be that capable of maintaining the test temperature as given in Table 8. b) Mandrels Use stretching mandrels having a diameter (d;) which is 1.15 times the inside diameter of specimen boot at the attaching part to the cylinder, piston, etc. The mandrel shall be provided with a lead-in chamfer to prevent injuring of the boot, shaped as free of occurring abnormal deformation such as twisting, and have a polished machine finish. 6.6.3 Test conditions The tension set test conditions shall be as given in Table 8.| | 2 ‘1D 2608 : 1998 | | THble 8 Tension set test conditions Division | Test temperature | Duration Pre-stretch c h % Class1 | | 10042 7042 15 2 Class 2 120+ 2 Class 3 | | 15022 66.4 Procedure Previously measure the inside diameters of each specimen boot at the attaching part td the cylinder, piston and the like, in two directions at right angles to one another, ahd takethe average as the unaged inside diameter (d,). Next, assemble the boots on the mandrels of 6.6.2 and leave them alone in the oven to age at the test temperature|for the specified duration as given in Table 8. After leaving alone cool at room temperature for 1h, and remove the boots from the mandrel. Then, leave as they are |to allow to recover for between 30 min and 1 h, and measure the identical inside diameter of the boots to obtain the aged inside diameter. 6.6.5 Calculation The tension set shall be calculated from the following formula | | d,-di Ade qaay * 10° where, Ad : tension set (%) d;: unaged inside diameter (mm) dz: aged inside diameter (mm) d;: diameter of mandrel (mm) 6.6.6 Expression of test results Values obtained from the calculation of 6.6.5 shalll be expressed to the first decimal place through rounding by JIS Z 8401, and the average of the three rebults shall be reported. 6.7 Ozone resistance test r 6.7.1 Test speciment ‘Twoboots shall be used as test specimens. 6.7.2 Apparatus | b) Mandrel Stretch 2 shall be used. a) Tester The testet shall be in accordance with 4.2 of JIS K 6259. ing mandrels given in 6. 6.7.3 Test condition ‘The ozone resistance test conditions shall be as given in Table 9. | | | i | |13 D 2608 : 1998 Table 9 Ozone resistance test conditions Division | Test temperature | Duration [Ozone concentration] Strain (static) *C h pphm % Class 1 4042 10+2 5045 153 Class 2 Class 3 6.7.4 Procedure For the ozone resistance test, assemble the specimen boots on the mandrels given in 6,6.2, and allow to rest for 22 h at room temperature. After the period of rest, carry out the ozone resistance test according to 5.6 of JIS D 0205. ‘The test conditions shall be as given in Table 9. After the test, examine the specimen boots for cracks under 2 x magnification. 7__ Material test methods 7.1 Original state test 7.1.1 Test piece Test pieces shall be as follows: a) [Test pieces shall be taken from the vulcanized sheet manufactured under the same conditions as the product. b) ‘The test piece for hardness determination shall be that according to 5.4 or 4.4 of JIS K 6253. c) (The test piece for determination of tensile strength and elongation shall be dumbbell No. 3 type defined in 4.1 of JIS K 6251, and be prepared three pieces or more. 7.1.2 Apparatus The apparatus shall be as follows: a) Hardness tester The hardness tester shall be in accordance with 6.1.2 b) ‘Tensile strength and elongation tester The tensile strength and elongation tester shall be in accordance with 3 of JIS K 6251. 7.1.3 Test method Test methods shall be as follows: a) Hardness determination The hardness determination shall be according to 5.5 or 4.5 of JIS K 6253. b) Determination of tensile strength and elongation The determination of tensile strength and elongation shall be according to 5 of JIS K 6251. 7.14 Calculation The tensile strength and elongation shall be calculated according to 6 of JIS K 6251. 7.15 Expression of test results Test results shall be expressed as follows: a) Hardness For the hardness, 5.6 or 4.6 of JIS K 6253 shall be applied.4 D 2608 : 1998 | b) Tensile strength and elongation For the tensile strength and elongation, 7 of JIS K 6251 shall be applied | 7.2 Aging test 7.2.1 Test piece Sampling and shape of the test piece shall comply with 7.1.1 | 7.2.2 Apparatus For the apparatus, 4.2 of JIS K 6257 shall be used. 7.2.3 Test condition | The aging test condition shall be as given in Table 10. ‘Table 10 Aging test condition Division | Test temperature Duration | *c h Class 1] 100 + 2 702 Glass2) | 1042 | Class 3) 150 £2 + | 7.24 Test method | the test by the method of 7.1.3 a), carry out the test under the condition given in Table 10, by the method specified in 4.4 of JIS K 6257, and determine the hardness after the test by the method of 7.1.3 a). b) Determination of tensile strength and elongation In the determination of tensile strength and elongation, determine the tensile strength and elongation before the test by the method of 7.1.3 b), carry out the test by the method specified in 4.4 of JIS K 6257 under the test condition of Table 10, and deter- mine the tensile stréngth and elongation after the test by the method of 7.1.3 b). a) Hardness Sere For the hardness, determine the hardness before 7.2.5 Calculation Ble calculations shall be as follows: a) Hardness change | ‘The hardness change shall be calculated according to 4.5.2 of JIS K 6257. b) Tensile strength ea elongation change rate Calculate according to 4.5.1 of JIS K 6257. | 7.2.6 Expression of test results Express according to 4.6 of JIS K 6257. a) Hardness change | Express, in a whole number, the hardness change obtained from the calculation of 7.2.5. b) Tensile strength and elongation change rate For the ratio of tensile strength and elongation, express, in a whole number, the change ratio obtained from the calculation of 7.2.5 through the determined values on each of three or more test pieces in both before and after the test. 7.3 Compression set test ®” ee... |o> 15 D 2608 : 1998 7.3.1 Test piece Test pieces shall be in accordance with 5.3 of JIS K 6262. 7.3.2, Apparatus The apparatus shall be that according to 5.2 of JIS K 6262. 7.3.3, Test condition The compression set test condition shall be as given in Table 11. Table 11 Compression set test condition Division | Test temperature Duration c h Class 1 100 42 221 | class 2 12042 Class 3 15042 7.3.4 Test method The compression set test shall be according to 5.4 of JIS K 6262. 7.3.5 Caleulation The calculation shall be according to 5.5 of JIS K 6262. 7.3.6 Expression of test results The expression of test results shall be according to 5.6 of JIS K 6262. 74 | Fluid resistance test 74.1 Testipiece Test pieces shall be as follows: a) Sampling and preparation of the test piece shall be according to 7.1.1 a). b) The test piece for the hardness determination shalll be as given in 7.1.1 b). c) {The test piece for the determination of tensile strength and elongation shall be as given in 7.1.1 €). ) The test piece for determination of volume change shall be in accordance with 4.8 of JIS K 6258. 7.4.2 Apparatus The apparatus shall be in accordance with 7.4.2 of JIS D 2605. 74.3 Test fluid The test fluid shall be the fluid conforming to JIS K 2233, or that agreed between the parties concerned with delivery. 7.4.4 Test condition The fluid resistance test condition shall be as given in Table 5. 7.4.5 Test method The test methad shall be as follows: a) Cleansing of test piece The test piece shall be rinsed with alcohol, before and after the immersion into the test fluid. Do not allow the test piece to remain in the aleobol for more than 30 s. b) Immersion test For the immersion test, the hardness, tensile strength, elongation and volume shall be determined according to 4.5 of JIS K 6258.i 16 D 2608 : 1998 7.4.6 Calculation The calculation shall comply with 4.6 of JIS K 6258 7.4.7 Expression of test results The test results shall be expressed according to 4.7 of JIS K 6258, | 7.5 Low-temperatur¢ flexibility test 7.5.1 Test piece Test pieces shall be as follows: a) The sampling and preparation of test pieces shall be as given in 7.1.1 a) b) Test pieces shall be shaped in 10 mm width, 2 mm thickness and 40 mm length. ©) The number of test|pieces shall be three. 7.5.2 Apparatus Th¢ apparatus shall be as follows: | a) Test chamber The test chamber shall be capable of maintaining the test temperature as given in Table 12 b) Mandrel The mandrel shali be a round bar of 6 mm outside diameter with a smooth surface. | | 7.5.3 Test condition| The low-temperature flexibility test condition shall be as given in Table 12. Table 12 Low-temperature flexibility test condition Division | Test temperature Duration | c h Class ~43 to ~40 241 Class ¢ Class 3 7.5.4 Test method For the low-temperature flexibility test, after allowing the test, piece to rest under the dondition given in Table 12, wind it around the circumference of the mandrel of 7.5. b) quickly by 180° in the low-temperature chamber, and immediately release to examine for cracks. Prior to the test, place the mandrel in the low-temperature chamber for 30 min or more to attain the samp temperature as the test piece. When bending handle with gloves to prevent the body heat of fingers from warming the test piece and the mandrel. | 7.6 Ozone resistance test 7.6.1 Test piece Test pieces shall be as follows: a) ‘The sampling and preparation of test pieces shall be as given in 7.1.1 a). @) | b) Specimens shall be in accordance with 4.4 of JIS K 6259.11. D 2608 : 1998 76.2 Apparatus The apparatus shall be in accordance with 4.2 of JIS K 6259. 7.6.3 Test condition The ozone resistance test apparatus shall be as given in Table 13. 7.6.4 Test method Carry out the ozone resistance test according to 4.5 of JIS K 6259, and examine the specimens for cracks under 2 x magnification. Table 13 Ozone resistance test condition Division |Test temperature | Duration Ozone concentration] Strain (static) “Cc h pphm % Cldss 1 4022 maa | soas | 202 Class 2 | Class 3 “| 8 Storage For storing, the boots shall be packed by the means agreed between the parties concerned with delivery, and be handled under the following conditions. a) Not allow the boots to rest at a temperature or in a humidity considered as harmful. b) Not expose the boots to direct sunbeam, harmful ultraviolet rays or injurious gases. ©) Not allow the boots to remain under any external force which deforms the boots. 9 Marking Boots and their packings shall be marked with the following information ‘on a conspicuous position by an indelible means. a) (Symbol of the class (for class 2 and class 3) b) Manufacturer's name or abbreviation ) Date of manufacture or its abbreyiation (only on the package) Related standard: JIS D 2604 Hydraulic brake wheel cylinders for automotive hydraulic brake systems using a non-petroleum base brake fluid®) ® Erzata for JIS (English edition) are printed in Standardization Journal, published monthly by the Japanese Standards Association, and also provided to subscribers of JIS (English edition) in Monthly Information. 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