BG Brake Fluid Rebranded to HEV/EV Compatibility
Originally Published in Blend'r 2019
BG Products takes pride in staying at the forefront of automotive technology, which is why we develop products like the BG DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid Ultra-Low Conductivity.
What Do I Need to Know About BG Dot 5.1 Brake Fluid?
Electrified vehicles require fluids with ultra-low conductivity to prevent damage to critical system components and protect automotive technicians from electric shock.
DOT 5.1 brake fluid must meet very high wet and dry boiling point standards to prevent boiling the brake fluid during high heat-generating driving maneuvers, such as hard stopping.
Dot 5.1 brake fluid must also be formulated at a very low viscosity, compatible with ESP, ABS, and TCS systems, providing for ultra-quick responsiveness and fluidity, even during extremely cold weather.
BG DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid has been approved for use under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS116) and is qualified as a DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 Class 5.1 brake fluid. DOT 5.1 is the gold standard for brake fluid qualifications. And, BG DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid tested lower in conductivity than brake fluids used by certain OEMs for their electric and hybrid vehicles.
What Does This Mean for Shops?
- Recommended for use in HEV/EV applications in addition to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
- Can be a drop-in replacement for any vehicle your customers bring in for service, replacing DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 brake fluids.
- Shops can consolidate to one brake fluid that not only covers more vehicles but also performs better than any other brake fluid in the BG Products lineup.
- Automotive technicians can be assured that they are installing brake fluid that provides better electrical protection while delivering the highest level of braking performance on the market.
Key Takeaways
The electrification trend in automotive technology is rapidly advancing. As the world’s leader in aftermarket automotive products and services, BG Products has risen to the challenge with the BG DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid with Ultra-low Conductivity, PN 835.
Imagine a single brake fluid that can replace any factory fill, whether it’s a DOT 3, DOT 4, or DOT 5.1. It’s unique dielectric protection, low viscosity, and high boiling point make the decision of which brake fluid to choose an easy one, and everybody likes easy!
Eliminate the confusion for technicians and stock BG 835 as the single replacement for all brake fluid exchanges. The BG DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid Ultra-Low Conducitivy, PN 835, is a real game changer!
