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Brake fluid

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:09 pm
by 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

Re: Brake fluid

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:54 pm
by 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.

Re: Brake fluid

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:25 pm
by 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 ???

Re: Brake fluid

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:54 pm
by 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.

Re: Brake fluid

Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 3:03 pm
by persempre907
Doing the work, why do not replace the clutch fluid, too?
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Re: Brake fluid

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:01 pm
by 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