Brake Fluid
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Brake Fluid
Just recieved my new chrome handlebar controls (Custom Chrome) for my 06 Softail. Kit is for all H-D's single disc models 96 and up. On the master cylinder it says to use DOT5 only. I know my 06 has DOT4 and that the two cannot be mixed. I don't see why I could'nt use Dot4 in a M/C that hasent had any fluid in it. I checked the new M/C and it is bone dry. Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks....
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RE: Brake Fluid
DOT 5 is a better fluid.....I am not sure exactly, but IIRC it is much less hygroscopic, is not as harmful to paint (I would not try that one), has a much higher boiling point, and is made with silicone. I dont know....but if it was my bike and it called for DOT 5.....thats what it would get. My 03 FXSTD-SE calls for DOT 5.....and thats what I would use if needed.
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