EFISIENSI SISTEM REM PADA MOBIL BARANG BERDASARKAN KADAR AIR DAN NILAI TITIK DIDIH (BOILING) MINYAK REM DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN BRAKE FLUID BOILING TESTER TIPE AS506

According to the investigation by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT), accidents involving goods vehicles in Indonesia are often caused by brake failure due to overheating. This occurs because the hydraulic brake system in these vehicles uses brake fluid to transfer pressure from the brake pedal to the wheel cylinders. The brake system is crucial, especially for goods vehicles that frequently carry heavy loads. The performance of the brake system is influenced by the quality of the brake fluid, which depends on its water content and boiling point. An increase in the water content of the brake fluid can lower its boiling point, leading to brake system failure under extreme conditions. Therefore, it is important for vehicle users to regularly check the water content in the brake fluid.
This study aims to measure and analyze the efficiency of the brake systems in goods vehicles based on the water content and boiling point of the brake fluid. The study concludes that regular monitoring of the water content and boiling point of the brake fluid is essential for maintaining the efficiency of the brake systems in goods vehicles. The results of the study show a negative relationship between the water content in the brake fluid and its boiling point. The higher the water content, the lower the boiling point of the brake fluid.

Keywords: Brake Fluid, Vehicle Braking Performance, Threshold Limit