But while we're on the subject let's take a look at which way the various brake manufacturers lean when it comes to brake fluid choice. As Tiger said, DOT-4 fluid does need frequent changes to make sure moisture buildup in the fluid does not cause problems. In any case, one thing to remember at all times when considering swapping out your Shimano or Magura proprietary Mineral Oil is that you may void the brake's warranty in the process.

DOT 5 Silicone Brake Fluid can be used safely in hydraulic brake and clutch systems on (race) motorcycles and karts provided they have seals that are resistant to a silicon brake fluid. Recommended for use in all cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles which require a DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid.Vehicles currently using DOT 3 and 4 fluids can be changed over easily by flushing through with new DOT 5 fluid. Tested at World Cup downhill races and white-knuckle summer Morzine laps, Dot 5 works with Dot 3 , 4 and 5. The reasons behind this low temperature is unknown, all we know is that Magura Royal Blood is based on Castrol Vitamol V10 hydraulic fluid. It is compatible with most modern braking system components including seals, calipers and brake hoses.

I use this product in the brakes of both my bikes, a great product and no worries about paint damage from accidental spills. However he went on to state, with 'absolute certainty', that 'Magura fluid will destroy Shimano brakes in a very short amount of time. It is also more compressible than the other DOT brake fluids which can lead to a sluggish or spongy brake lever (or pedal) feel, and therefore requires special design considerations when used in brake systems. Now all of the input forces normally created by squeezing the brake lever are lost as they go into compressing the air bubbles within the fluid instead.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. high performance brake fluid has a higher boiling point than DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids which makes it suitable for modern high performance vehicles. One of the great debates and areas of confusion surrounding brake fluid is which brake fluid is superior? A sceptic would also point out that they can also make money off the back of fluid sales as an extra revenue stream. The firms took the position that DOT-5 required different surface finishes in the bore to work properly.

DOT 5 Silicone Brake Fluid will essentially eliminate brake system wear and corrosion for at least 70,000 miles with service periods in excess of 100,000 miles being feasible. This makes it ideal for collector cars that are not driven frequently or for whom the brake rebuild parts (wheel and master cylinders) are hard to come by or expensive. Eurol Brake Fluid DOT 5 Silicone helps to prevent corrosion and provides excellent lubrication to rubber seals and metals. This product can be mixed with other glycol fluids of the same base and is recommended for use in the hydraulic brake and clutch systems of all cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles for which a glycol based DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid is specified.

Suddenly the incompressible nature of the brake fluid, which produces the firm lever feel that we know and trust, has disappeared due to the introduction of compressible gasses in the brake system. SILICONE BRAKE FLUID is recommended for re-fill or top-up of brake and clutch systems in all vehicles and equipment that specify a DOT 5 Silicone fluid. The Kelgate DOT5 Brake Fluid is silcone based and designed to prolong the life of the seals in the master cylinder and calipers. One of the main differences separating the various classes of DOT fluid is their boiling temperature (or boiling point). They are controlled by standards set out by the Department of Transportation (DOT) - hence the name.