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Brake Fluid Type

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Joseph, Jul 15, 2011.

  1. Joseph

    Joseph New Member

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    What type of brake fluid is used? I know that my Honda Shadow required dot 4 but not sure about my xj650.There isn't anything online that says anything on what type is required.
     
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    Mine say DOT 3 on top of the mc cover.
     
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    DOT 5.1 if you can find it. Has the highest heat spec. DOT 4 is higher than 3. FRESH is better than OLD. Don't get DOT 5 ever. It's NON water absorbing.
     
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    Just use FRESH DoT3. Never pour it back in, even when doing extensive bleeding.
     
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