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Re: Dot 5.0 Brake-Clutch Fluid
Posted by Joe Dille (more from Joe Dille) on Thu, 2 May 2002 17:23:48
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

Richard,

Tough problem.  Dot 5 is great stuff.  I use it in both my bikes with great 
success.  The problem is that Dot 5 and Dot 3 or 4 are not compatible and 
should not be mixed.  When I switched my bikes I did a complete 
disassembly of the brakes and cleaned every bit with soap and water.  This 
would be difficult with a car.  Also I believe Dot 5 is not recommended for 
ABS since it is more compressible and is not as slippery.  

If this was my car I would trust nobody and make the determination myself.  
I would go tot he store and buy small containers of Dot 4 and 5.  Put a bit in 
a shot glass and mix a drop of water in each.  The reaction should be 
different.  You could also try a drop of antifreeze or a drop of alcohol.  You 
should be able to see a difference by smell or touch.  (Color will not be a 
good indicator since each could have a different dye.)

I have never done this experiment, but it should work.  Let us know how it 
works out.

Drive Safe,

Joe

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