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One apparent red herring is the word "Synthetic" - Glycol based brake fluids may or may not claim to be "synthetic". This doesn't necessarily relate to whether the fluid is glycol based or silicon. Brake fluids must not corrode the metals used inside components such as calipers, wheel cylinders, master cylinders and ABS control valves. They must also protect against corrosion as moisture enters the system. Additives (corrosion inhibitors) are added to the base fluid to accomplish this. Silicone is less corrosive to paintwork than glycol-ether based DOT fluids. [14] The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) classifies another three grades: SAE J1703, SAE J1704 and SAE J1705. For most motorbike use, it is only DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 that you need to concern yourself with, and it is likely that it will be one of these fluids that is recommended for your motorcycle. The DOT number of a brake fluid will give you an idea of how the fluid will perform at the high temperatures generated by constant hard braking or in the most extreme climatic temperatures.

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The requirements for brake fluid is defined by a few internationally recognized standards organizations. For Engine Oil the MB recommendation is for synthetic oils that conform with various MB specifications [also called MB sheets]; according to the Vehicle Model Year the MB Sheet can be 229.3, 229.5 or 229.51. Any oil, from any brand, that complies with their spec. is acceptable. “If the engine oil used does not meet the above mentioned standard, engine damage is possible, which is not covered by the Mercedes- Benz New Vehicle Limited Warranty.” They also have a short list with suggested specific products from different brands. The reason I had to top the Master Cylinder up in the 1st place was a hint at impending troubles, and the new brand of brake fluid has ntohing to do with this. In US, all brake fluids must meet Standard No. 116; Motor vehicle brake fluids. Under this standard there are three Department of Transportation (DOT) minimum specifications for brake fluid 3, 4 and 5.1. Most of the cars manufactured after 2006 use DOT4 brake fluid.The important thing is, you want a fluid that combines high minimum boiling point with low viscosity. The low viscosity is so your ABS/TRACS system works optimally. Synthetic brake fluid should not be mixed with glycol based fluids. The article says you should wait until you need to do major maintenance (replacing large portions of your braking system) before you switch. When you switch from glycol, you should completely flush your system of the old fluid. It may take several "tries" to get it completely cleaned out of the former fluid before you attempt to utilize the vehicle. Hydragas and Hydrolastic suspension were a widely used form of hydropneumatic suspension, designed by Alex Moulton, and used on British Leyland cars from the 1960s. This system was not engine-driven and did not involve the braking system.

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I should point out I'm English and the products described are bought in the UK, in case it makes a difference. Always seal the container immediately after use as the fluid absorbs moisture from the atmosphere quite rapidly; this will reduce service life significantly. Has anoyone used DOT4 synthetic & DOT4 'doesn't mention synthetic' at all ? Are they ok to mix together ?You’ll realize that most of these organizations have different names for the grades/classes. Most of us in North America will probably be familiar with “DOT 3” or “DOT 4” brake fluid as defined by the FMVSS 116 standard. While the different standards offer different names, they tend to mostly all overlap and agree. I also found this article which gives a lot of further information about brake fluids, especially where classic British motor cars are concerned. When you are riding at speed you want to be sure that your brakes aren’t going to let you down and that a braking failure isn’t the penultimate experience of your life. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) under FMVSS Standard No. 116 [5] defines grades DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5 and DOT 5.1, where DOT refers to the U.S. Department of Transportation. These are widely used in other countries. Their classifications broadly reflect the SAE's specifications, DOT 3 is equivalent to SAE J1703 and ISO class 3, DOT 4 to SAE J1704 and ISO class 4, etc. [6] I was told at the dealer parts counter that Volvo just buys brake fluid from whoever and re-brands it. That doesn't sound like they're importing the DOT 4+, made only by BASF in Europe.

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Obviously I don't want to be mixing fluids wrongly but I also don't want to go replacing the brake system unnecesarily either !The International Standards Organisation has published its standard ISO 4925, defining classes 3, 4, and 5, as well as class 5.1, class 6 [2] and class 7 [3] [4] reflecting progressively higher performance for brake fluids.

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Synthetic" brake fluid, as we think of it, has a silicon base. Non-synthetic brake fluid (normal brake fluid) is glycol based. There are trade offs to each type. Silicon brake fluid does not absorb water, like glycol based fluid. It does however, absorb air, which makes it somewhat compressible. This gives the brakes a spongy feel to them. It contains at least 70% by weight of a diorgano polysiloxane. [7] Unlike polyethylene glycol based fluids, DOT 5 is hydrophobic. [8] An advantage over other forms of brake fluid is that silicone has a more stable viscosity index over a wider temperature range. Another property is that it does not damage paint. [ citation needed] I can see where the confusion is coming from. Amsoil's big claim to fame of exceeding all the specs of the brake fluid is right if the temperatures you are trying to beat are dry boiling temps. But ah lass, they are not. they are the wet boiling temps of the fluid.You will have a hard time though to find a DOT4+ other than MB just because this is not a standard. In Europe some alternatives are the MOL EVOX DOT4+, MOL EVOX DOT 5.1 or OMV Brake Fluid DOT 5.1. Hygroscopic brake fluids should be changed every 1-2yrs because of the increasing water content due to moisture absorption. As a rule of thumb, the higher the DOT number, the higher the absorption rate and therefore the more often the fluid needs to be changed. Fluid is an important safety-critical component within a vehicle’s braking system. febi’s DOT 4, DOT 4 LV (low viscosity), DOT 4 Plus, DOT 5.1 and DOT 5.1 EHV (electric and hybrid vehicle) range of fully-synthetic brake fluids is based on glycols, and they contain oxidation and corrosion inhibitors, feature excellent dry and wet boiling point properties, and prevent vapour bubble formation.