Maybe try looking under "brake" fluid.

 

Thanks, always nice to get Pleasant response.

GT

 

Give me a brake...

 

Tough crowd. I doubt it makes any difference using synthetic or non-synthetic. In my cupboard is a bottle of Heavy Duty DOT4 that I used on my last bike.

 

More importantly, do not store an unsealed bottle of DOT4. It is hydroscopic and will rapidly accumulate water. Throw away any leftovers you may have.

 

you broke your breaks.

Seriously though I had a question under a similar subject, DOT3 was phased out and DOT4 was being phased out, DOT 5 is available and supposedly compatible with the previous two. Has anyone tried Dot5 in the clutch or brakes?

 

DOT 5 is not compatible with DOT 4. Don't mix them you'll destroy the seals in your entire brake system.

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Dot 3/4 combination is now available.

Duane

 

And the clutch system on the K16 DOES NOT use brake fluid of any type. It is mineral oil. Do not put brake fluid if any type in your clutch reservoir.

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You know, I knew this, but I forgot, so thanks for reminding me! pretty important point!

 

Hi


Motul Dot 4 is what I'm running in the K1600.


BTW if you want the very best which isn't needed on a K Bike or any machine that isn't racing it's Motul Dot 4 660

 

To obfuscate the topic a bit more, DOT 5.1 is compatible with DOT 3/4. But not with 5.0 which is Silicone based. Those specifiers have a sense of humor.......

 

I've too have been using Motul Dot 4 RBF600 for years. It's more hygroscopic than 'regular' Dot 4 and must changed annually.

Duane

 

Motul DOT 4 here. As I understand it, all brake fluid is synthetic regardless.

 

Yes, but looks at it this way. You helped another person feel important, so you've done your good deed today.

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I'm using ATE TYP200 DOT4, only because it's what I used in my BMW automobile, and I had half a can of it left over from that last flush and instead of letting it sit and go to waste, I flushed out the K1600 brakes with it. Feels A-OK.