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[dsn_klr650] brake fluid
Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 3:36 am
by Mark Wilson
>
> Is there really a problem with mixing dot 3 and/or dot 4 fluids of
different
> brands? I know that dot 5 is a no-no but my rear brake is a little low and
I
> don't know what kind of fluid was in there before. Should I just drain it
> and refill or is that unnecessary?
>
> dat brooklyn bum
You are correct sir. You can mix dot 3 & 4. But not with 5. If it looks
clean, 3 or 4 should be OK as long as it dosent have 5 in it.
MotorMark
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/dixiedualsportmotorcycleclub
KLR 650 A-13 "warthogg"
XR250R "superfly"
[dsn_klr650] brake fluid
Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 3:44 am
by Ted Palmer
Tumu Rock wrote:
> Is there really a problem with mixing dot 3 and/or dot 4 fluids of different
> brands? I know that dot 5 is a no-no but my rear brake is a little low and I
> don't know what kind of fluid was in there before. Should I just drain it
> and refill or is that unnecessary?
Technically, it is a no-no, but in my experience on cars and bikes,
I say "don't worry about it".
I haven't yet had a brake problem that could be attributed to mixing
different DOT3 and DOT4 spec or different brands.
Mister_T
minivans
Posted: Sat May 13, 2000 10:27 am
by Eric Jasniewicz
Transalp Rally folks may recall the Canadians. They drove their TA down
from Canada to north GA. They then realized..........they forgot the KEYS!
Also, going up and down the mountains caused problems with gas vapors
released into the cabin when changing altitude.
Oh, brake fluid. There is a DOT 5.1 (or 5.2, 5.3???) that is the same goop
as the other non-silicone fluids. Dot 5 is silicone, do not mix Dot 5 with
anything and a complete cleaning out of the old fluid is required to
eliminate contamination. Just my two bits, but it aint worth the hassle to
me. Plus if you need more fluid in an emergency, you may have difficulty
finding the stuff at any gas station like you would with 3 or 4 or 5.?
High school friend was given some sage advice by his father one
night....."Doooooon't mix Tommy, NEVER mix!".........Southern Comfort, JD,
and various types of beer made Tom a woozy boy!