Does anyone know if it is ok to use Dot 5 brake fluid instead of Dot 4 in late model bikes. I understand that it doesn't affect your paintwork if you spill it, the workshop manual says only Dot 4 but a friend is running it in a 95 softy and hasn't had a problem with it. Any thoughts anyone ??

It's ok all,I just did a search and answered my own question. I did that ass about face

And the answer is?

I want to know as my front master cylinder has been leaking at the cap seal and stuffed the paint on the controls

good to know just change my brake line was about to put in dot 4 beening a late 90 model i better get some dot 5

thanks for the info
bluey

Interesting stuff....my 85 FXR has  changed from one to the other over the years.

only cause of the paint issue.....things are still okay...hope it stays like that ...

 

Hi Magilla,I did a google search -dot 5 brake fluid- tells you everything you need to know.

dot 5 $17.01 plus gst at frasers got a bottle to day