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DOT 5 Master Cylinder but DOT 4 Bike

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Old 05-30-2011, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by F117ewo
I would still watch for fluid incompatibility between the DOT 5 MC and DOT 4 fluid. A lot of seals will tolerate silicone based fluid, but be quickly consumed when exposed to DOT 3/4 fluid.

Jake
I will keep an eye out on the seals in the MC. That was my main concern, as I never intended to run anything but DOT 4 in it. The rubber being different was my biggest fear all along, but never anything I could confirm.

Thank you for the warning.
 
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