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Which brake fluid do you use to bleed raptor brakes?

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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 03:19 PM
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Default Which brake fluid do you use to bleed raptor brakes?

Anyone know which DOT? I am installing steel brake lines today
 
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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Default Which brake fluid do you use to bleed raptor brakes?

the manual calls for a dot4 brake fluid, A high temp dot 3 will work
 
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 05:11 PM
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Default Which brake fluid do you use to bleed raptor brakes?

I used Motul DOT 5.1. It has a dry boiling point of 522 degrees. It is compatible with DOT 3 & 4.
I boiled my stock fluid (DOT 4) & my brakes went spongy.
I went ahead & put on the stainless brake lines when I flushed my system.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 02:54 AM
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Default Which brake fluid do you use to bleed raptor brakes?

cool avatar, Moose. it suits ya, just need a scott pak hanging from the antlers, right? hehe

 
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 01:37 PM
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Default Which brake fluid do you use to bleed raptor brakes?

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cool avatar, Moose. it suits ya, just need a scott pak hanging from the antlers, right? hehe
GregV sent me that one, It's pretty cool!!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 01:53 AM
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Default Which brake fluid do you use to bleed raptor brakes?

I am with Moose. I went with Motul RBF600 in the TT bike after stainless lines. I quickly changed all of my bikes to it. Almost zero brake fade.
 
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