Brake fluid

[Leonardo]

I need to change it, pls what is the equivalent of Agip F1 brake fluid super HD DOT that the owners manual says ???
The DOT 4 or the DOT 5.1 ???? Thanks

[paso750]

Leonardo, use any DOT4 brake fluid. DOT5.1 would be ok, too but not DOT5 ! DOT5 is silicon based and cannot be mixed with the other types.
DOT5.1 has a higher boiling point but also much shorter changing intervals so unless you race the bike stay with DOT4.
What manufacturer it is from is not important.

G.

[Leonardo]

Thanks paso750 !!! Do you know how many i need to buy for change rear an front brake and clutch ?? 250 ml or 500 ml bottle ???

[paso750]

250ml is probably sufficiant but I guess it depends on if you want to totally flush the system.
Brake fluid is not expensive. I guess I`d take two 250ml bottles You can always bring the other one back if not needed.

G.

[persempre907]

Doing the work, why do not replace the clutch fluid, too?
Ciao

[ducbertus]

be aware that braking fluid is hygroscopic. once the seal on the can is opened the proces of saturation is starting. So, buy little cans. I don't use fluid from a bottle older than 2 years.

Bertus