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Offline TimTyler

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Brake Fluid Comparison Chart
« on: January 20, 2016, 11:23:36 PM »
This is a pretty good chart of brake fluids that can easily be sorted based on manufacturer, types, boiling points and more.

https://www.lelandwest.com/brake-fluid-comparison-chart.cfm

The little blue "i" info buttons link to detailed data sheets.

Offline drut

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Re: Brake Fluid Comparison Chart
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2016, 01:55:36 PM »
Interesting:thanks for that!
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Re: Brake Fluid Comparison Chart
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2016, 07:54:21 AM »
Wow . . . If I had the brain capacity to think that  much about brake fluid, I'd be a lot smarter than I am. But thanks!
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Offline K1300S

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Re: Brake Fluid Comparison Chart
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2016, 10:39:30 AM »
great compilation of data!

for street bikes and cars that don't see a lot of fluid changes, you want high wet boiling point.  the longer between fluid changes the more moisture (wetter) the fluid gets.

for those that frequently change fluid or track use, you want high dry boiling point.  the fluid is generally not left in the system long enough to absorb a lot of moisture.
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Re: Brake Fluid Comparison Chart
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2016, 11:21:09 AM »
for those that frequently change fluid or track use, you want high dry boiling point.
Another group that might benefit from high boiling points could be comprised of riders descending long, steep, mountain roads of the Rockies, Andes and Alps.
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