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Old 06-13-07 | 06:02 PM
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Can i go to an automotive store to buy dot fluid? and use it in hydraulic disc brakes for bikes
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Old 06-13-07 | 06:12 PM
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it's the same stuff right?
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Old 06-13-07 | 06:49 PM
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Can i go to an automotive store to buy dot fluid? and use it in hydraulic disc brakes for bikes
Depends on the brake. Some use DOT fluid, some use mineral oil.
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Old 06-13-07 | 06:53 PM
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these definidently use dot 4 there hayes
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Shimano uses mineral oil. Most of the rest use DOT 3 or 4, which can be purchased at any auto parts store.
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Stay away from DOT 5 unless the manufacturer specifically says to use it. DOT 5 is silicone based and isn't compatible with DOT 3/4 systems.
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Old 06-13-07 | 11:25 PM
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Old 06-14-07 | 07:03 AM
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Stay away from DOT 5 unless the manufacturer specifically says to use it. DOT 5 is silicone based and isn't compatible with DOT 3/4 systems.
Just for completeness: DOT 5.1 is compatible with DOT 3/4.
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Also, any brand DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid would work. No need to buy "name brand" when "house brand" will do.
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Just for completeness: DOT 5.1 is compatible with DOT 3/4.
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Old 06-15-07 | 04:19 AM
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Lol, that's the problem with dudes who pretend to be knowledgeable.
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