Shimano brake fluid

Oh Marone
Oh Marone Posts: 261
edited September 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Just a quick question, how thick should genuine shimano fluid be? Got a brake bleed kit (Dr Coopers) delivered today off ebay with 50 ml genuine shimano oil and the fluid is as thin as water. Was expecting it to be more like vegetable oil in consistency, it is hopefully the proper stuff but just wanted to make sure.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Thin.
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  • Oh Marone
    Oh Marone Posts: 261
    That was quick, thanks cooldad
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Very thin.......thinner than water, viscous fluid would inhibit brake responce, DOT brake fluid is thin.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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