Here is the email thread I began about the color of brake fluid. Does anyone think I got the runaround???
David Martin
Jul 11 2017, 04:05pm via System
Jack-
If you are curious about the history behind this regulation, you can read the entire history at www.regulations.gov
You'll find that the overwhelming percentage of Americans who offered comments were very much in favor of the regulation for a host of reasons they provided. Comments were made by auto industry officials, safety advocates, chemical engineers, and regular run-of-the mill citizens. Before any rule becomes final, Americans are given ample opportunity to voice their opinions on both sides of the issue.
Perhaps it is time to update this regulation, and if so, the process will again play itself and you will have a chance to write in why you would like to see the change.
For information on submitting an idea for auto part safety, please contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Chief Counsel, Rulemaking Division at (202)366-2992 for information about the legal use of this device.
Additional information for new manufactures can be found at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/maninfo
Anon
Jul 11 2017, 03:55pm via Email
David,
Please see attachment X71.116 Standard No. 116 (See S5.1.14).
Attached Files
• brake_fluid.pdf
• A5692D01C1BD4839B4DA2D146E522962.png
David Martin
Jul 11 2017, 03:23pm via System
We were not aware that there were any federal regulations enforced by the USDOT that dealt with brake fluid color. Can you give us the exact citation/regulation that you are referring to?
Original Question
Jul 08, 2017 via System
Brake Fluid Color
In line with President Trump's initiative to reduce unneeded regulations I request that the regulation requiring brake fluid to be "clear" be eliminated. I can think of no reason for it to exist. You used to be able to buy "clear" or "blue" brake fluid. This was useful when you flushed out the brake system because you could use the different color to see when the old fluid was gone. Can't do that anymore.
David W. Martin
Reference Librarian
National Transportation Library
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
U. S. Department of Transportation
This email is sent from USDOT Answers & FAQs in relationship to ticket id #2143559.
David Martin
Jul 11 2017, 04:05pm via System
Jack-
If you are curious about the history behind this regulation, you can read the entire history at www.regulations.gov
You'll find that the overwhelming percentage of Americans who offered comments were very much in favor of the regulation for a host of reasons they provided. Comments were made by auto industry officials, safety advocates, chemical engineers, and regular run-of-the mill citizens. Before any rule becomes final, Americans are given ample opportunity to voice their opinions on both sides of the issue.
Perhaps it is time to update this regulation, and if so, the process will again play itself and you will have a chance to write in why you would like to see the change.
For information on submitting an idea for auto part safety, please contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Chief Counsel, Rulemaking Division at (202)366-2992 for information about the legal use of this device.
Additional information for new manufactures can be found at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/maninfo
Anon
Jul 11 2017, 03:55pm via Email
David,
Please see attachment X71.116 Standard No. 116 (See S5.1.14).
Attached Files
• brake_fluid.pdf
• A5692D01C1BD4839B4DA2D146E522962.png
David Martin
Jul 11 2017, 03:23pm via System
We were not aware that there were any federal regulations enforced by the USDOT that dealt with brake fluid color. Can you give us the exact citation/regulation that you are referring to?
Original Question
Jul 08, 2017 via System
Brake Fluid Color
In line with President Trump's initiative to reduce unneeded regulations I request that the regulation requiring brake fluid to be "clear" be eliminated. I can think of no reason for it to exist. You used to be able to buy "clear" or "blue" brake fluid. This was useful when you flushed out the brake system because you could use the different color to see when the old fluid was gone. Can't do that anymore.
David W. Martin
Reference Librarian
National Transportation Library
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
U. S. Department of Transportation
This email is sent from USDOT Answers & FAQs in relationship to ticket id #2143559.