South Carolina § 56-5-4890 - Hydraulic brake fluid; distribution and servicing; minimum standards; labelling.
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§ 56-5-4890. Hydraulic brake fluid; distribution and servicing; minimum standards; labelling.
(a) The term "hydraulic brake fluid" as used in this section shall mean the liquid medium through which force is transmitted to the brakes in the hydraulic brake system of a vehicle.
(b) Hydraulic brake fluid shall be distributed and serviced with due regard for the safety of the occupants of the vehicle and the public.
(c) No hydraulic brake fluid for use in motor vehicles shall be shipped into this State for sale in this State if such brake fluid shall be below the minimum standard of the then current specifications established by the Society of Automotive Engineers for heavy duty brake fluid.
(d) No person shall distribute, have for sale, offer for sale, or sell any hydraulic brake fluid unless it complies with the requirements of this section. No person shall service any vehicle with brake fluid unless it complies with the requirements of this section.
(e) Every container in which hydraulic brake fluid is sold in this State shall carry a manufacturer's or packer's label clearly stating that the fluid in the container meets or exceeds the SAE specifications for heavy duty brake fluid and giving the then current SAE identification number for the specifications which are met or exceeded.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-565; 1952 Code SECTION 46-565; 1949 (46) 466; 1964 (53) 2127.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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