Is it possible to use this oil in Magura rim brakes?
10-23-04, 11:20 AM
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Is it possible to use this oil in Magura rim brakes?
Hey, this is my first post after reading quite a few existing ones. I've searched for an answer to this, but couldn't find anything.
So here's my question: Is it advisable to use "Halfords Universal DOT 4 brake and clutch fluid" in Magura HS-33 hydraulic rim brakes? I've heard of it being used in hydraulic disc brakes before (not sure which ones), but I seem to remember somewhere that Maguras use thier own type of special oil?
Any help would be great.
Cheers, Mat
So here's my question: Is it advisable to use "Halfords Universal DOT 4 brake and clutch fluid" in Magura HS-33 hydraulic rim brakes? I've heard of it being used in hydraulic disc brakes before (not sure which ones), but I seem to remember somewhere that Maguras use thier own type of special oil?
Any help would be great.
Cheers, Mat
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There is always Maguras website, google on the name, where they say they use a mineral oil based
fluid with special ROYAL BLOOD additives, available at fine bike shops everywhere. Do not use DOT "N"
brake fluid. Some disk brakes do but mineral oil is a little less obnoxious stuff in bike use. Use what the manufacturer recommends or don't complain when the seals blow. Steve
fluid with special ROYAL BLOOD additives, available at fine bike shops everywhere. Do not use DOT "N"
brake fluid. Some disk brakes do but mineral oil is a little less obnoxious stuff in bike use. Use what the manufacturer recommends or don't complain when the seals blow. Steve
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Originally Posted by sch
There is always Maguras website, google on the name, where they say they use a mineral oil based
fluid with special ROYAL BLOOD additives, available at fine bike shops everywhere. Do not use DOT "N"
brake fluid. Some disk brakes do but mineral oil is a little less obnoxious stuff in bike use. Use what the manufacturer recommends or don't complain when the seals blow. Steve
fluid with special ROYAL BLOOD additives, available at fine bike shops everywhere. Do not use DOT "N"
brake fluid. Some disk brakes do but mineral oil is a little less obnoxious stuff in bike use. Use what the manufacturer recommends or don't complain when the seals blow. Steve
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Originally Posted by matheprat
Right, so if I were to use it, the seals would blow? Anything else?
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Why would they blow? I guess the oil corrodes them?
Yeah, that would be enough, I was just wondering what else would happen.
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Yeah, that would be enough, I was just wondering what else would happen.
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Originally Posted by matheprat
Why would they blow? I guess the oil corrodes them?
Yeah, that would be enough, I was just wondering what else would happen.
Cheers
Yeah, that would be enough, I was just wondering what else would happen.
Cheers
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Originally Posted by matheprat
Right, so if I were to use it, the seals would blow? Anything else?
Cheers
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Well, when a hydraulic system starts to leak, that's bad. When DOT hydraulic fluid gets onto your pretty paint job, that's really bad. Jeez, for no more than the right stuff costs, why would you want to substitute something else?
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I simply used Torco Racing Fork Fluid 5wt. in my 99 Louises last week. Actuallly its even lighter than 5wt, more like 2.5wt. No more pump up in the lever now.
