EBC BRAKE FLUID DOT 5 [BF5] 250ml SINGLE new

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This makes it easy to identify and saves you from making the fatal mistake of introducing the wrong fluid and destroying your brake's internal seals.

Over the last 40 years, Putoline has developed into a worldwide leading brand of motorcycle lubricants and maintenance products.It is not uncommon to find glycol fluids containing up to 13 or 14% water which corrodes internal steel parts in your brake system and will promote early brake fade under heavy brake use. It has a wide temperature range from -40°C to over +260°C and ensures the optimal functioning of the brake system. Silicone Brake Fluid is non-toxic and non-corrosive and will not damage automotive painted surfaces, hoses, seals or other materials. While it won't damage paint, if spilled on paint, touch-up or repair of the paint can be complicated.

Are Shimano simply trying to put the frighteners on people so they use nothing but Shimano's own branded Mineral Oil?It's easy to understand why a huge organisation like Shimano, with their kind of budget, would want complete control over the production of their brake fluid. These standards centre around maintaining brake fluid performance in a range of temperatures (high and low) and also specify the minimum boiling temperatures which the fluid manufacturers must adhere to. DOT brake fluid is required to meet strict standards and specifications set out by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Department of Transportation (DOT) - hence the name.

DOT brake fluid will reach this level of water volume after roughly 2 years of service, which is why it is advisable to renew your brake fluid every year.SILICONE BRAKE FLUID is a premium quality, fully synthetic silicone brake fluid designed for use where DOT 5 Silicone brake fluids are required. It is cheaper, as well as being much safer, to rigorously adhere to the recommended fluid change interval, as you will get longer life from seals and cylinders. For example, to avoid introducing bubbles you can pour the fluid into the MC reservoir by letting it run down the shaft of a clean screwdriver rather than pouring directly.