dot 4 dot 5
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Road Warrior
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dot 4 dot 5
I needed to add some brake fluid . Caps says dot 5 so i got some .
Dot 5 is a purple color what is in there is a gold color ? I added a drop before i realized this might be messed up . Any thoughts ?
Dot 5 is a purple color what is in there is a gold color ? I added a drop before i realized this might be messed up . Any thoughts ?
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Road Warrior
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well found out that dot 5 is purple in color and dot 4 is a gold ish amber . Well I have dot 4 some how in the bike that the cover says dot 5 ...WTF
Last owner never said anything about it .
Well I only dropped in a drop of the dot 5 in with the dot 4 . I did pump the break then realized something was wrong in the colors so I cleaned out the bowel . Will fill with dot 4 when I get some .
Do you all think a small drop will gum up things ?
Last owner never said anything about it .
Well I only dropped in a drop of the dot 5 in with the dot 4 . I did pump the break then realized something was wrong in the colors so I cleaned out the bowel . Will fill with dot 4 when I get some .
Do you all think a small drop will gum up things ?
Tourer
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Here's what it says on Harley Davidson web site.............
DOT 5 Brake Fluid
For use in all models (except '06-later VRSC, '07-later XL, '08-later XR, '06-later DynaŽ and SoftailŽ, and '05-later Touring models).
This product is available in multiple variations. Be sure to look for the one that fits the specific model and year of your motorcycle.
99902-77
12-oz. Bottle.
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
For use in '06-later VRSC, '07-later XL, '08-later XR, '06-later DynaŽ and SoftailŽ, and '05-later Touring models.
12-oz. Bottle
99953-99A
MSRP US $7.95
DOT 5 Brake Fluid
For use in all models (except '06-later VRSC, '07-later XL, '08-later XR, '06-later DynaŽ and SoftailŽ, and '05-later Touring models).
This product is available in multiple variations. Be sure to look for the one that fits the specific model and year of your motorcycle.
99902-77
12-oz. Bottle.
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
For use in '06-later VRSC, '07-later XL, '08-later XR, '06-later DynaŽ and SoftailŽ, and '05-later Touring models.
12-oz. Bottle
99953-99A
MSRP US $7.95
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Like it has been stated your bike uses DOT5 (assuming your talking about an 04). Hopefully you read these post before you put any DOT4 in your bike. That would not be good to mix those two
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Ramhunter,
I was in the same situation as you a while back on a used bike I picked up. The specs stated DOT 5 but the fluid in the cylinder appeared to be DOT 4. Searched the internet endlessly looking for some kind of method to accurately test and determine what type of fluid was in the bike. Found nothing helpful except several articles stating that DOT 5, Depending on Manufacturer, will sometimes change color over time.
I finally decided to remove, and disassemble the entire brake system, Master Cylinder, Lines, and Caliper. I flushed and cleaned everything using brake cleaner, compressed air, paper towels and even Q-Tips. Re-assembled the system and filled with the proper DOT 5 fluid. Haven't had any problems.
This was a several day job for me and may have been excessive and unnecessary but I wanted peace-of-mind that my brakes were not going to malfunction.
Good Luck Brother.
I was in the same situation as you a while back on a used bike I picked up. The specs stated DOT 5 but the fluid in the cylinder appeared to be DOT 4. Searched the internet endlessly looking for some kind of method to accurately test and determine what type of fluid was in the bike. Found nothing helpful except several articles stating that DOT 5, Depending on Manufacturer, will sometimes change color over time.
I finally decided to remove, and disassemble the entire brake system, Master Cylinder, Lines, and Caliper. I flushed and cleaned everything using brake cleaner, compressed air, paper towels and even Q-Tips. Re-assembled the system and filled with the proper DOT 5 fluid. Haven't had any problems.
This was a several day job for me and may have been excessive and unnecessary but I wanted peace-of-mind that my brakes were not going to malfunction.
Good Luck Brother.