dot 5 ?

[byron]

can I use dot 5 in my scootrs front brake ?
it says on the cp, only dot 3 or 4, why is that ? seals can't take it ?
or will it be ok ?
I've drained the system and cleaned everything out, and painted my caliper, so wanted to avoid any paint damaging when I fill the system and bleed it...

[minotaur]

http://www.american-auto-club.co.uk/aac ... show&id=70

[davidblythe]

dot 5.1 is compatible with dot 4

dot 5 is silicone based, really need to clean out the system if changing over to dot 5, easier said than done

[sean brady scooters]

i,m sure that one of the advantages of DOT 5 is that its no good as a paint stripper ....unlike DOT 3/4........

[soulsurfer]

Only ever used EBC Dot 5 Silicon from new, no problems in six years.

[minotaur]

http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorc ... fluid.html


i use dot 5 on an hydraulic inboard disc

[byron]

thanks for the replies
good links minotaur
maybe I'll just be careful not to spill any...

[Fruitjuice]

Why would you want to use DOT5, does your disc brake not Brake hard enough?
DOT5 is less compressable than DOT4 so your lever will need less squeezing to brake as hard, but will also lock up the front wheel easier...

[mickdale]

ran dot 5 for years in my scootrs brake

personally i found it superb and never once had a problem with locking the front wheel

would be interesting to hear any other experiences with it

cheers
mick