24-01-12, 05:03 PM
Never thought about changing the DOT rating of my brake fluid since I found out that DOT 5 could not be mixed with DOT 4 (and I'm too lazy to clean the whole system out rather than a quick flush through). Anyway, looking for brake fluid last night and I find that you can get a "super DOT 4 (like Motul RBF)" and a DOT 5.1 that can be mixed with DOT 4.
I think the only time I had brake fade on the Fazer was when chasing better riders down hill on the Alps and using a lot of hard braking. It is easy enough to change the fluid so unless it will last a LOT longer I don't think I need additional life. Any other benefits with the superior DOT 4 or DOT 5?
What is the collective thought about brake fluid? Stick with DOT 4 and save the extra pennies, use the DOT 5.1 (at twice the price) or go up to a racing brake fluid (at 4 times the price)?
I think the only time I had brake fade on the Fazer was when chasing better riders down hill on the Alps and using a lot of hard braking. It is easy enough to change the fluid so unless it will last a LOT longer I don't think I need additional life. Any other benefits with the superior DOT 4 or DOT 5?
What is the collective thought about brake fluid? Stick with DOT 4 and save the extra pennies, use the DOT 5.1 (at twice the price) or go up to a racing brake fluid (at 4 times the price)?