Dirt Addict Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 Where can I buy the mineral oil used in Shimano disc brakes? If you buy Shimano branded oil, it costs an arm and a leg!
Reghard111 Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 I had to make a plan one saturday night and used a synthetic Motul two stroke oil, It worked but I expected the seals to get snacked. It's a year later now and it works better than ever. (I since bled the other brake with 2 stroke as well)
Jakes_1 Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 use DOT4 brake fluid, you can get this from any car parts dealer
Mudsimus Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 use DOT4 brake fluid' date=' you can get this from any car parts dealer [/quote'] You cant bleed Shimano's with brake fluid . You need mineral oil...
techguy Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 use DOT4 brake fluid' date=' you can get this from any car parts dealer [/quote'] Ya then when the seals go you can buy new brakes and use the correct stuff...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 use DOT4 brake fluid' date=' you can get this from any car parts dealer [/quote'] ? You cant bleed Shimano's with brake fluid . You need mineral oil... Good one Mud, it's not always as simple as it appears.
dirtrider Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 use DOT4 brake fluid' date=' you can get this from any car parts dealer [/quote'] ? Ya then when the seals go you can buy new brakes and use the correct stuff... Now,now . We all know that mineral oil can also be used to remove makeup unlike brake-fluid that just good for brakes and removing paint from your neightbours car .
GoLefty!! Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 you sue nearly any low viscosity mineral oil for your brake system. Just beware of passenger car products that uses a high degree of seal swell additives that can lead to brake failure. A simple circulating hydraulic oil is usually best and offer the least problems
techguy Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 use DOT4 brake fluid' date=' you can get this from any car parts dealer [/quote'] Ya then when the seals go you can buy new brakes and use the correct stuff... Now,now . We all know that mineral oil can also be used to remove makeup unlike brake-fluid that just good for brakes and removing paint from your neightbours car . Haha, when I did my apprenticeship in motor mechanics, my journeyman told me a story of a collegue who put brake fluid on any spanner rash he got thru the day, it worked beautifully as an antiseptic and when he died from brake fluid poisoning he had no scars!
Dirt Addict Posted November 5, 2009 Author Posted November 5, 2009 you sue nearly any low viscosity mineral oil for your brake system.Just beware of passenger car products that uses a high degree of seal swell additives that can lead to brake failure.A simple circulating hydraulic oil is usually best and offer the least problems I was to scared to try something else. I was fortunate to get a little Shimano oil form my LBS, bike is ready for Saturday morning!
Cassie Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Just do a search for thsi on The Hub...this topic has beed well discussed - especially good advice from GoLefty!! I did - and got some mineral oil from my LBS...worked wonder. DO NOT USE BRAKEFLUID!!! There are basically two types of hydraulic oil....the DOT range and the mineral oil range....make sure what your hydraulic system requires. Shimano i know uses mineral oil NOT brakefluid...
TNOSE_E Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Just get 1L motorcycle suspension oil (10w) from a bike shop. R60
rad006 Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Tell me what they charge you and Ill find a cheaper alternative
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