Car/Moto Brake Fluid for MTB?

[bassmonkey]

I was wondering if the dot 3 and 4 fluid used for cars and moto's is cool to use for MTB's. The price of Hayes kits etc is pretty rude, so this seems like it could be a cheaper option.

 

[Cave Dweller]

same stuff.

 

[Rik]

Yes.
Which reminds me, damnit, I was meant to buy some when I was at autobarn today. Oh well...
And just on the same note, I buy my fork oil from Moto shops too (picked up 2.5L of the stuff today :shock: )

 

[bassmonkey]

Sweet. That's good to hear.

 

[Kona.S.P]

yer its the same stuff i used my moto fluid

 

[Grip]

I'm sure people already know this BUT some bike disc brake set ups are designed to run HYDRAULIC fluid and not brake/clutch fluid. You put brake fluid into them and you can kiss your internals (seals) bye-bye. For example.

 

[dillon]

True Grip.
Hayes take DOT 4 though.