DOT4 brake fluid for Motorcycle?
About to buy some DOT4 brake fluid to top up my Honda CBR. Can you use any DOT4 fluid to fill up a motorcycle? Just unsure as in the description of the below fluid it doesn't mention motorcycles just cars/vans.
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Yes any DOT 4 from a sealed container
Yes, it will be fine. You can use it in both cars and motorcycles, aslong as it states DOT 4 on the brake fluid reservoir cap.
DOT 4 is higher temp capable than DOT 3 but is back compatible. The one to watch out for is the DOT 5- it is 'Silicone' fluid, not 'Glycol' fluid and it will be messy on seals- it was developed for long storage life, not hygroscopic, minimal temperature use as well as hot use-- was a military spec to start for vehicles that might be put in a reserve pool for months or years and needed to work when pulled out for emergencies.
Dot 4 is the recommended fluid for motorcycles
It says Universal so it will be fine.
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