ISO 4038:1996
(Main)Road vehicles - Hydraulic braking systems - Simple flare pipes, tapped holes, male fittings and hose end fittings
Road vehicles - Hydraulic braking systems - Simple flare pipes, tapped holes, male fittings and hose end fittings
Specifies the essential dimensions and physical characteristics for metallic pipes, pipes with single flares, tapped holes, male fittings and hose end fittings used in hydraulic braking systems for road vehicles. Replaces the second edition.
Véhicules routiers — Dispositifs de freinage hydraulique — Tuyauteries à simple renflement, logements, raccords mâles et embouts de flexibles
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Feb-1996
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 22/SC 33 - Vehicle dynamics and chassis components
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 22/SC 33 - Vehicle dynamics and chassis components
- Current Stage
- 9093 - International Standard confirmed
- Start Date
- 20-Feb-2024
- Completion Date
- 13-Dec-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
Overview
ISO 4038:1996 specifies essential dimensions and physical characteristics for metallic pipes and fittings used in hydraulic braking systems for road vehicles. The third edition (1996) updates and replaces the 1984 edition and covers single-flare pipes, tapped holes for cone sealing, male fittings, and hose end fittings used in brake fluid circuits. The standard ensures interchangeability, safety and corrosion resistance for brake tubing and connectors.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and materials: Applies to double-walled rolled metallic tubes and compatible coated tubes for use in vehicle hydraulic brakes.
- Dimensional specifications: Detailed dimensions for bare pipe diameters, wall thicknesses, single flares and flange geometries are given in tables and figures to ensure mating compatibility.
- Tapped holes (cone sealing): Defines tapped-hole geometries and optional hole entry forms for reliable cone-type sealing of fittings.
- Male fittings and hose end fittings: Drawings and dimension tables for male fittings and both male/female hose end fittings; throat, hex sizes and sealing faces are specified.
- Mechanical and surface requirements: The standard lists mechanical characteristics for steel tubes (tensile strength, yield point, elongation, hardness) and requires inner/outer surfaces free from oxidation. The outer surface must be corrosion-protected and withstand the NSS salt spray test in accordance with ISO 9227 for at least 96 h.
- Assembly torques: Minimum tightening torques are specified (for example, 30 N·m for certain M10/M12 fittings, 35 N·m for larger fittings and hose end fittings) to ensure secure connections.
- Compatibility: Pipes with additional plastic coating are permitted provided they remain compatible with the specified fittings, tapped holes and flares.
Applications and who uses this standard
ISO 4038 is used by:
- Automotive OEMs and tier-1 brake system suppliers for part design and specification.
- Manufacturers of brake pipes, fittings and hose assemblies to ensure interchangeability and safety.
- Component and materials engineers for selection of tubing and surface treatments.
- Quality, testing and certification labs for acceptance testing (dimensional, mechanical, corrosion).
- Maintenance, repair and aftermarket producers to match replacement parts to original specifications.
Practical applications include design/manufacture of brake lines, production control, supplier specifications, and ensuring reliable cone-sealed connections in hydraulic brake circuits.
Related standards
- ISO 9227:1990 - Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres (salt spray tests) - referenced for corrosion resistance.
- Referenced/related ISO documents on brake hose assemblies and double flare fittings where noted (see ISO bibliographic references in Annex A).
Keywords: ISO 4038, hydraulic braking systems, road vehicles, brake pipe fittings, single flare, male fittings, hose end fittings, tapped holes, cone sealing, brake line dimensions.
ISO 4038:1996 - Road vehicles — Hydraulic braking systems — Simple flare pipes, tapped holes, male fittings and hose end fittings Released:2/15/1996
ISO 4038:1996 - Véhicules routiers — Dispositifs de freinage hydraulique — Tuyauteries à simple renflement, logements, raccords mâles et embouts de flexibles Released:2/15/1996
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 4038:1996 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Road vehicles - Hydraulic braking systems - Simple flare pipes, tapped holes, male fittings and hose end fittings". This standard covers: Specifies the essential dimensions and physical characteristics for metallic pipes, pipes with single flares, tapped holes, male fittings and hose end fittings used in hydraulic braking systems for road vehicles. Replaces the second edition.
Specifies the essential dimensions and physical characteristics for metallic pipes, pipes with single flares, tapped holes, male fittings and hose end fittings used in hydraulic braking systems for road vehicles. Replaces the second edition.
ISO 4038:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.40 - Braking systems; 83.140.40 - Hoses. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 4038:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 4038:1984. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
INTERNATIONAL
IS0
STANDARD 4038
Third edition
1996-02-I 5
Road vehicles - Hydraulic braking
systems - Simple flare pipes, tapped holes,
male fittings and hose end fittings
Whicules routiers - Dispositifs de freinage hydraulique - Tuyauteries 2
simple renflement, logements, raccords males et embouts de flexibles
Reference number
IS0 4038:1996(E)
IS0 4038: 1995(E)
Foreword
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circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 4038 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 2, Brake systems and
equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (IS0 4038:1984),
which has been technically revised.
Annex A of this International Standard is for information only.
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All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced
or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD o IS0
Road vehicles - Hydraulic braking systems - Simple flare
pipes,, tapped holes, male fittings and hose end fittings
1 scope
This International Standard specifies the essential dimensions and physical characteristics for metallic pipes, pipes
with single flares, tapped holes, male fittings, and hose end fittings used in hydraulic braking systems for road
vehicles.
2 Normative reference
The following standard contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
International Standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated was valid. All standards are subject to re-
vision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most recent edition of the standard indicated below. Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of
currently valid International Standards.
IS0 9227:1990, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests.
3 Pipes
Pipes shall be made from double-walled rolled pipe of dimensions conforming to table 1.
Pipes may be flanged at both ends with male fittings (see figure 1). Flanges shall be as shown in figure 2 and
table 2.
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Pipes with additional plastic coating may be used; however, these pipes shall be compatible with male fittings,
tapped holes, and flares as specified in this International Standard.
Steel tubes shall have the following mechanical characteristics:
tensile strengthl):
2 290 MPa
yield point:
3 200 MPa
elongation at break11 a 25 %
hardness: s 55 HR30T
The inner and outer surfaces of the tube shall be free from oxidation. The outer surface shall be protected against
corrosion and shall withstand the NSS salt spray test in accordance with IS0 9227 for at least 96 h.
Table 1 - Dimensions of pipes
Dimensions in millimetres
Outside diameter of bare pipeI)
Wall thickness
Figure 1 - Pipe flanged at both ends with male fittings
1) For pipes which are to be bent.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Roughness values in micrometres
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ISO
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Troisième édition
1996-02-15
- Dispositifs de freinage
Véhicules routiers
hydraulique - Tuyauteries à simple
renflement, logements, raccords mâles et
embouts de flexibles
Road vehicles - Hydraulic braking systems - Simple flare pipes, tapped
holes, male fittings and hose end fittings
Numéro de référence
ISO 4038: 1996(F)
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération
mondiale d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comites membres de
I’ISO). L’élaboration des Normes internationales est en général confiée aux
comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque comité membre intéressé par une
étude a le droit de faire partie du comité technique créé à cet effet. Les
organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouvernemen-
tales, en liaison avec I’ISO participent également aux travaux. L’ISO colla-
bore étroitement avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI)
en ce qui concerne la normalisation électrotechnique.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comités techniques
sont soumis aux comités membres pour vote. Leur publication comme
Normes internationales requiert l’approbation de 75 % au moins des
comités membres votants.
La Norme internationale ISO 4038 a été élaborée par le comité technique
ISO/TC 22, Véhicules routiers, sous-comité SC 2, Systèmes de freinage et
équipements.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxiéme édition
(ISO 4038:1984), dont elle constitue une révision technique.
L’annexe A de la présente Norme internationale est donnée uniquement à
titre d’information.
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Véhicules routiers - Dispositifs de freinage hydraulique -
Tuyauteries à simple renflement, logements, raccords
mâles et embouts de flexibles
1 Domaine d’application
La présente Norme internationale prescrit les caractéristiques dimensionnelles et physiques essentielles pour les
tuyauteries métalliques à simple renflement, les logements, les raccords mâles et les embouts de flexibles utilisés
dans les dispositifs de freinage hydraulique des véhicules routiers.
2 Référence normative
La norme suivante contient des dispositions qui, par suite de la référence qui en est faite, constituent des dispo-
sitions valables pour la présente Norme internationale. Au moment de la publication, l’édition indiquée était en
vigueur. Toute norme est sujette a révision et les parties prenantes des accords fondés sur la présente Norme
internationale sont invitées à rechercher la possibilité d’appliquer l’édition la plus récente de la norme indiquée
ci-après. Les membres de la CEI et de I’ISO possèdent le registre des Normes internationales en vigueur a un
moment donné.
Essais aux brouillards salins.
ISO 9227: 1990, Essais de corrosion en atmosphères artificielles -
3 Tuyauterie
La tuyauterie doit être constituée d’un tube a double paroi, roulé, de dimensions conformes au tableau 1.
Le tube peut être renflé aux deux extrémités et être muni de raccords mâles (voir la figure 1). Les renflements
doivent avoir les dimensions prescrites à la figure 2 et dans le tableau 2.
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Les tuyauteries comportant un revêtement plastique additionnel peuvent être utilisées; cependant, elles doivent
être compatibles avec les raccords mâles, les logements et les renflements prescrits dans la présente Norme
internationale.
Les tubes en acier doivent avoir les caractéristiques suivantes:
charge de rupturelk 2 290 MPa
limite élastique: 2 200 MPa
allongement a la rupture? 2 25 %
dureté: s 55 HR30T
Les surfaces intérieure et extérieure du tube doivent être exemptes d’oxydation. La surface extérieure doit être
a l’essai au brouillard salin NSS conforme à
protégée contre la corrosion et résister, durant au moins 96 h,
I’ISO 9227.
Dimensions des tubes
Tableau l-
Dimensions en millimètres
nom. 4,75 6 8 10
D
Diamètre extérieur du tube nul)
+ 0,07 + 0,07 zk 0,07 + 0,07
tol.
nom.
017 0,7 OJ 0,7
s Épaisseur de paroi
e1
tol. + 0,07 + 0,07 + 0,07 + 0,07
Diamètre extérieur avec revêtement de surface Dl max.
4,97 6,22 8,22 10,22
Pression d’éclatement minimale MPa*) 110 85 67,5 55
Masse linéique moyenne
0,07 0,09 0,12 0,16
kg/m
NOTE - La tolérance circonférentielle des tuyauteries doit être contenue dans la tolérance sur le diamètre extérieur.
1) «Tube nu)) signifie un tube sans traitement de surface. Les tubes qui ont été fabriqués à partir de matériaux en feuilles ayant subi
un traitement de surface sont considérés comme des tubes nus.
12) 1 MPa=lObar I
Figure 1 - Tube renflé aux deux extrémités muni de raccords mâles
1) Pour tube
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