mineral Brake fluid

[dirtrider]

Busy playing with a few alternatives to Shimano's mineral oil because I think the price of their oil is just insane . Baby oil works but the brakes fade after a while , think it's something to do with the heat generated . Castrol HSMO oil also worked but I think it is to heavy and the calipers does not return quick enough . Going to try some Penzoil 5w fork oil tomorrow but I suspect it will be to light and the brakes may become spongy . I have read that a recommended alternative would be a product called Pentasin CHF7.1 but am unable to source this stuff , anybody heard of it and know where I may lay my hands on some . Any other mineral products thats out there that I can try out ?

[RiderX]

Not an alternative but you can order 1l of shimano from CRC for really low, should last a lifetime. Or only keep 500ml and sell the rest.

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5620

[Vinnydabutcher]

There was something about this a while back.

 

There was a recommendation by Meentb - cant remember now what it was but I need to run new hoses on my XT`s so Im also keen.

[Vinnydabutcher]

The thread was called "shimano mineral oil substitutes"

[Mojoman]

I had already bought some Shimano mineral oil but saw this on Obike the other day:

http://www.obike.co.za/Products/ProductsB.aspx

 

Looks like a far better price than Shimano.

[dirtrider]

Cool I found that thread . Will also look at hose oils .

[TNOSE_E]

I have been using Maxima Fork oil 5W for a few years now on Shimano Duel control brakes and now of late on the new XT brakes.

 

Never noticed any fade, even down the Umkomass Vally.

[dirtrider]

I have been using Maxima Fork oil 5W for a few years now on Shimano Duel control brakes and now of late on the new XT brakes.

 

Never noticed any fade, even down the Umkomass Vally.

 

Good news , I managed to get sponsored 4L to test with !!!