What fluid does Avid brakes use?

What fluid does Avid brakes use?

The Avid® hydraulic disc brake calipers use a DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 fluids. Never use a mineral oil in this system. During any work with DOT fluids, immediately clean any spills on the bike, caliper, or lever with a rag and isopropyl alcohol. DOT hydraulic fluids can potentially damage paint finish.

What brake fluid Do Avid elixirs?

Dot 5.1
Remember to always use the correct fluid for bleeding; Avid’s Elixir brakes all use Dot 5.1.

Do Avid brakes use mineral oil?

No you can’t use mineral oil in Avid brakes. DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 are the only brake fluids allowed for technical reasons.

Can I mix brake fluid brands?

Since DOT 4 and 5.1 are both glycol-based brake fluids they are compatible with each other, which means they can be readily mixed without harming your brake system. It is important never to mistake DOT 5.1 (glycol-based) with DOT 5 which is silicone-based and should never be mixed with any other DOT fluid.

Does brake fluid brand matter?

Does it really matter? YES! It’s very important– the fluid specified by the original vehicle manufacturers must be used. DOT 3 & 4 brake fluid is a mineral based fluid.

What happens if you use mineral oil instead of DOT 4?

The two groups have different base chemical compositions and properties and should not be mixed or substituted for in a brake system. Mixing or substituting these types of fluids will destroy rubber and plastic components within the system. It can also alter the performance characteristics of the brake system.

Can I use DOT 4 brake fluid instead of mineral oil?

No, mineral oil and DOT brake fluid are different and are NOT compatible.

What happens if you put mineral oil in a DOT brake?

Water pooling – Since mineral oil repels water, once water does enter the brake system the mineral oil will push water to the edges. Once this happens, the entire brake system is effectively operating at the boiling point of water, which is 212°F/100°C.

What happens if I use the wrong brake fluid?

Using the wrong fluid can cause poor lubrication, overheating, and possibly transmission failure. A mechanic might not be able to reverse the damage, even by flushing the transmission. Mistakenly adding motor oil or brake fluid can also destroy your transmission.

What brand brake fluid is best?

Editors Pick: Bosch ESI6 Brake Fluid. If your vehicle uses DOT 3, DOT 4, or DOT 5.1 brake fluid, the Bosch ESI6 brake fluid will work for you.

Can you use any brand of brake fluid?

It will not do any damage to your vehicle when mixing brands. The thing you should keep in mind is that you need to put the same DOTX in your car if you refill. DOT4 will perform a little better than DOT3 as it is more resistant agains higher temperatures.