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02-09-21 | 10:00 AM

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Amt0571

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Originally Posted by Bike Gremlin

I've been using Total LHM Plus hydraulic mineral oil for years.
Used it with a lot of Shimano and Magura brakes. Both disc, and hydraulic rim brakes. Haven't noticed any problems with seals, or performance.
It costs about 1/4 of the Shimano oil price. Not sure about Magura's "Royal Blood" - shops here don't have that in stock.

Unlike baby oil, this oil is designed for that purpose - but it's not sold as "bicycle" brake fluid.

Magura Royal Blood boils at a low temperature. I wouldn't use it in Shimano brakes unless I was totally sure about the temperatures they generate on the fluid.

I have always used Finish Line mineral oil on my Shimano and Magura brakes without issues.

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