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clearthinker 08-22-01 10:58 PM

Motul brake fluid bad for lines????
 
A buddy of mine mentioned that he heard that MOTUL synthetic or for that matter any synthetic was bad for the FD brake lines...is this true!!!

Sh*t as you can see from my other post I'm screwed if it is b/c I already changed it out in my FD!!

HELP

DomFD3S 08-23-01 10:46 AM


Where is your friend getting his information from??? Motul is one of the most respected and widely recognized names in motorsports. Don't get me wrong, but I want to see proof regarding his claim. "Synthetics" are not bad for your brake lines. Changing to a different type of brake fluid (from DOT 3/4 to DOT 5) can affect your braking, but they should never be bad for your brake lines.

Check out Motul's website:
www.motul.com

djantlive 08-23-01 01:02 PM

I haven't heard of such things. Just make sure that you flush the break lines with alcohol so you don't mix the old fluid with the new.

wReX 02-18-06 04:25 PM

up from the dead... :)

So flush with alcohol? Never heard that one before?

Ball joint 02-18-06 04:55 PM

flush with alcohol??? wtf???

JConn2299 02-18-06 05:50 PM

Motul is great. I've used it for years. One of my basic rules of life is not to listen to idiot friends with unfounded opinions.

darkside7 02-18-06 07:09 PM

it depends on which DOT motul.....

dgeesaman 02-18-06 10:26 PM


Originally Posted by Ball joint
flush with alcohol??? wtf???

What, you don't drink beer while you work in the garage?

maxcooper 02-19-06 01:28 AM

My guess is that the source of this 5-year-old rumor was based on silicone (DOT 5) brake fluid.

-Max

jic 02-19-06 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by maxcooper
My guess is that the source of this 5-year-old rumor was based on silicone (DOT 5) brake fluid.

-Max

:rlaugh:

but ive heard nothing but good things about motul brake fluid
i think u just need to make sure to use dot 3 or 4 fluid

jkstill 02-19-06 05:27 PM

Flush with alcohol?
 

Originally Posted by djantlive
I haven't heard of such things. Just make sure that you flush the break lines with alcohol so you don't mix the old fluid with the new.

Not sure why you would do that. Alcohol mixes easily with water. ie. it attracts moisture. Using a different color brake fluid would be a better idea.


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