mineral oil?
12-15-05, 02:48 AM
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mineral oil?
Hello,
I was wondering if its alright to use LAXATIVE mineral oil for`Shimano brake juice?
Tanx 
I was wondering if its alright to use LAXATIVE mineral oil for`Shimano brake juice?
Tanx
12-15-05, 05:02 AM
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I don't know but it looks to me like a false economy to risk gumming up your expensive hydraulic brake by using the wrong fluid.
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I expect it would lead to loose brakes.
12-15-05, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by HillRider
I expect it would lead to loose brakes.
12-15-05, 09:48 AM
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I read in the Barnett's manual that you can use 5wt suspension oil as a substitue for Shimano mineral oil. They mention the Finish Line brand in particular. I haven't tried it myself.
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I just got the thought about it because i have a big bottle of the LAXATIVE USP mineral oil i use for those extra loong rides .I declined the notion though 
(wouldn't want my brakes to crap out in the middle of a fast descent
I will just keep it in my water bottle where it belongs
Thanks again
(wouldn't want my brakes to crap out in the middle of a fast descent I will just keep it in my water bottle where it belongs
Thanks again
12-15-05, 10:03 AM
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I dont think i would put anything but mineral oil in my reservoirs that call for mineral oil.
I think the problem with using different mineral oils is the viscosities & purities??
there is a myriad of various mineral oils.
I think the problem with using different mineral oils is the viscosities & purities??
there is a myriad of various mineral oils.
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You have to be careful of the compatability of the seals with the fluid. Fluid that disolves the seals is as bad as a fluid that gums the system.
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surely, you'll just "go" when you really need to stop.
If you're going to fix it, do it properly & find the right stuff, or you'll have to fix it again for more money
Ed
If you're going to fix it, do it properly & find the right stuff, or you'll have to fix it again for more money
Ed
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