Suzuki Discussions about Suzuki ATVs.

Question on brake fluid

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:02 PM
  #1  
akarotten's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Trailblazer
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Default Question on brake fluid

I,ve just replaced brakes on my 94 mod ltf-250 quadrunner,I cant read writing on master cylinder,is brake fluid any different then car type fluid?
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 11:59 PM
  #2  
IdahoVinnie's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 634
Likes: 0
Default Question on brake fluid

My owners manual says to use DOT 4, and nothing else.

I don't remember what a car uses. It may be different, primarily because an atv may heat up the fluid to a higher temperature than a car does--therefore requiring a fluid that will stand up to the higher temps.
 
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2005 | 09:47 PM
  #3  
mucky's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,857
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix
Default Question on brake fluid

I would go with the dot 4 fluid its better for heat
most cars and trucks run dot 3
 
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:58 AM
  #4  
cyanidetrece's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Default Question on brake fluid

i run dot 5 in my lt230s. it's silicone brake fluid, does not absorb moisture or damage paint like dot 3 or 4. and it has a higher boiling point as well. i just bleed the whole system untill all the old brake fluid was out. i did this about 9 or 10 months ago and have had no trouble. you can use dot 5 in any brake system, but if it's dot 5 to begin with you have to use dot 5. just my two cents.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Stirling
Polaris Ask an Expert! In fond memory of Old Polaris Tech.
4
Aug 9, 2015 01:49 PM
rjacree
1) Engine problems..
2
Aug 3, 2015 10:21 AM
DeFox500
Other ATV Topics
6
Jul 26, 2015 06:32 PM
Sandman2.0
Polaris
9
Jul 21, 2015 09:03 AM
rcappie4
Kawasaki
2
Jul 10, 2015 04:54 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:02 AM.