Brake fluid..... DOT 5 OR DOT 4
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Brake fluid..... DOT 5 OR DOT 4
Hey guys, I just changed my brake line the other day whilst changing out the bars. It was the only line I could change without the Service Manual.
Anyhow, I put in this brake fluid that says number 4. Haven't had too many problems. But I just read another post where it was stipulated DOT 5. A friend told me at the time something about DOT 5, but said something about noone selling it here.
I just called like 8 places and every single one said they don't stock it, and if I want it I gotta order it in from the mainland, Madrid.
Question is, ........ is it that much of a big deal? Brakes seem pretty important to me, but they all just say it's a temp thing.
Thanks for any info.
Anyhow, I put in this brake fluid that says number 4. Haven't had too many problems. But I just read another post where it was stipulated DOT 5. A friend told me at the time something about DOT 5, but said something about noone selling it here.
I just called like 8 places and every single one said they don't stock it, and if I want it I gotta order it in from the mainland, Madrid.
Question is, ........ is it that much of a big deal? Brakes seem pretty important to me, but they all just say it's a temp thing.
Thanks for any info.
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RE: Brake fluid..... DOT 5 OR DOT 4
Thanks for the info guys, I'll stick with the #4. It's a '07 Fatboy.
Also the lines were new and I cleaned out that box thing real good on the bars. Should be ok, think I got most of the #5 out.
Thanks again. ..... really didn't want to do that procedure again, my hand was killin' me after pumping that stupid brake like 400 times to get the pressure.
Also the lines were new and I cleaned out that box thing real good on the bars. Should be ok, think I got most of the #5 out.
Thanks again. ..... really didn't want to do that procedure again, my hand was killin' me after pumping that stupid brake like 400 times to get the pressure.
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RE: Brake fluid..... DOT 5 OR DOT 4
You need to replace it with the type specified in the manual.If switching the entire sytem should be dismantled and cleaned as well as replacing all the rubber components (someone else's advice). At the very least the system should be flushed with denatured alcohol. Get some speed bleeders they'll save you a ton of time, $11.00 for a set.
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RE: Brake fluid..... DOT 5 OR DOT 4
Harley sells DOT 5 Brake Fluid with the following disclaimer: "Fits all models (except '05-later Touring models, '06-later VRSC™, Dyna®, Softail® and '07 Sportster® models).".
And HD sell DOT 4 with this disclaimer: "Fits '05-later Touring and '06-later VRSC™, Dyna® and Softail® and '07 Sportster® models.".
Hope this helps
FBL
And HD sell DOT 4 with this disclaimer: "Fits '05-later Touring and '06-later VRSC™, Dyna® and Softail® and '07 Sportster® models.".
Hope this helps
FBL