What is the difference between DOT fluid and Mineral oil?
Mookie6100
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Hello,
I'm new to disc brakes on Mountain bikes and have acquired a mountain bike with Clarks Clim8 6 pot disc brakes. How do I know which fluid, that is already been used in it? Is there a distinctive difference between DOT fluid and Mineral oil?
Kind regards,
Mookie
I'm new to disc brakes on Mountain bikes and have acquired a mountain bike with Clarks Clim8 6 pot disc brakes. How do I know which fluid, that is already been used in it? Is there a distinctive difference between DOT fluid and Mineral oil?
Kind regards,
Mookie
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Dot is higher spec (heat wise) but more volatile - rots your paint, skin, seals, and absorbs water. Mineral is nice and friendly.... You cant mix them. Google says (from a few MTBR posts) mineral oil.A Flock of Birds
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http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/blog/dot-brake-fluid-vs-mineral-oil/
Will tell you all you need to know.Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0 -
For Clarkes read Quad in the above chart.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.0
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Why not read 'Clarks'...?0
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Mineral oil tastes better?0
