Preamble This standard is formulated in the reference to FMVSS 106 "Brake hose" . This standard is proposed by the People's Republic of China ministry of machinery industry. This es under the jurisdiction by the national automobile standardization mittee. This standard is drafted by the Changchun automobile research institute, the Chinese FAW No. 1 Car Co., Ltd. This standard main drafter: Chen Guangzhao. GB 16897-1997
GB 16897-1997 The People’s Republic of China National Standard Brake Hose
1. Scope This standard stipulates automobile (including motorcycle) and the trailer brake hose, the brake hose connector and the brake hose assembly the performance requirement, the testing method and its marking. This standard is suitable for the hydraulic pressure, the barometric pressure and vacuum brake hose, the brake hose connector and the brake hose assembly used by the automobile, the trailer.
2. Referred standard Following documents are quoted as some articles of this standard. As for those quoted documents with noted date, its following any and all changes (excluding correction contents) or revision versions shall not be applicable. But it is encourage for those parties involved herein to investigate whether the latest version thereof can be applicable. As regards those without date, its latest version shall be applicable hereto. GB 1690 - 92 cured rubbers liquid resistance testing method GB 6458 - 86 metal coating neutral salt-fog test GB 10830 - 89 automobile brake fluid use engineering factor GB 484 - 93 motor petrol GB 485 - 88 QB gasoline engine lubricating oil
3. Definitions This standard adopts following definitions. Bushing The protective device installed outside the hose to enhance the hose anti- blow or the impact resistance performance. Brake hose Flexible transportation drive pipe in the braking system except for the pipe