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11-09-07, 03:34 PM

Hi,

I've just change my master cylinder from the standard one to a Nissin Radial (courtersy of Northwind, many thanks fitted perfectly).

I've bled it up with DOT4 but there seems to be a fair amount of lever travel, it's fitted with standard calipers and HEL braided lines.

I'm happy there's no air in the system and all the component parts are in good condition and NOT leeking etc.

The only thing I'm left thinking about is the quality of the brake fluid I've used. I work on cars and always use DOT4 brake fluid from my parts supplier in 5L cans, brands vary depending on whats on offer. Obviouslly car braking systems don't have the same level of finess as a bikes.

So my question is do different brands of DOT4 brake fluid have any effect on the braking systems efficiency??

Many thanks

11-09-07, 03:34 PM	#1
mattc Guest Posts: n/a	Brake fluid quality and brands? Hi, I've just change my master cylinder from the standard one to a Nissin Radial (courtersy of Northwind, many thanks fitted perfectly). I've bled it up with DOT4 but there seems to be a fair amount of lever travel, it's fitted with standard calipers and HEL braided lines. I'm happy there's no air in the system and all the component parts are in good condition and NOT leeking etc. The only thing I'm left thinking about is the quality of the brake fluid I've used. I work on cars and always use DOT4 brake fluid from my parts supplier in 5L cans, brands vary depending on whats on offer. Obviouslly car braking systems don't have the same level of finess as a bikes. So my question is do different brands of DOT4 brake fluid have any effect on the braking systems efficiency?? Many thanks