what brake fluid to use
dumb question but i've searched everywhere for teh answer to no avail----does the f3 use dot 3 or 4 brake fluid and any recomendations on brands to use?
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RE: what brake fluid to use
when i had my old F3, it said it on the res cap on the bike. i used dot 4.
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RE: what brake fluid to use
Use DOT4. This is why...
DOT3 DOT3 brake fluid is the "conventional" brake fluid used in most vehicles. Advantages: DOT3 fluid is inexpensive, and available at most gas stations, department stores, and any auto parts store. Disadvantages: DOT3 fluid eats paint! DOT3 fluid absorbs water very readily. (This is often referred to as being hydroscopic.) As such, once a container of DOT3 has been opened, it should not be stored for periods much longer than a week before use. Since DOT3 fluid absorbs water, any moisture absorbed by the fluid can encourage corrosion in the brake lines and cylinders. DOT4 DOT4 brake fluid is the brake fluid suggested for use in some late model cars. Advantages: DOT4 fluid is available at most auto parts stores, and at some (but not all) gas stations or department stores. DOT4 fluid does not absorb water as readily as DOT3 fluid. DOT4 fluid has a higher boiling point than DOT3 fluid, making it more suitable for high performance applications where the brake systems are expected to get hot. Disadvantages: DOT4 fluid eats paint! Small leaks around the master cylinder will eventually dissolve away the paint on your bodywork in the general vicinity of the leak, and then give rust a chance to attack the body of your car! DOT4 fluid is generally about 50% more expensive than DOT3 fluid. Since DOT4 fluid still absorbs some water, any moisture absorbed by the fluid can encourage corrosion in the brake lines and cylinders. DOT5 DOT5 brake fluid is also known as "silicone" brake fluid. Advantages: DOT5 doesn't eat paint. DOT5 does not absorb water and may be useful where water absorption is a problem. DOT5 is compatible with all rubber formulations. (See more on this under disadvantages, below.) Disadvantages: DOT5 does NOT mix with DOT3, DOT4 or DOT5.1. Most reported problems with DOT5 are probably due to some degree of mixing with other fluid types. The best way to convert to DOT5 is to totally rebuild the hydraulic system. Reports of DOT5 causing premature failure of rubber brake parts were more common with early DOT5 formulations. This is thought to be due to improper addition of swelling agents and has been fixed in recent formulations. Since DOT5 does not absorb water, any moisture in the hydraulic system will "puddle" in one place. |
RE: what brake fluid to use
wow thanks for the input on all the different fluids! Dot 4 it is :)
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RE: what brake fluid to use
Now that is an expert answer. Wow
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RE: what brake fluid to use
A wonderful invention, the search engine... ;)
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