BRAKE FLUID DOT 5 MCS 1 LITER

BRAKE FLUID DOT 5 MCS 1 LITER

1 liter bottle.

Based on silicone.

Not aggressive for painted surfaces, plastics.

DOT 5 is not hygroscopic and therefore will not absorb water. Not compatible with anti-lock brakes.

Note: Do not mix with DOT 3 and 4 brake fluids.

Tech Tip: If you want to use DOT 5, it may be easier to decide if it's right for you with some additional knowledge of this type of brake fluid.

DOT 5 silicone is not aggressive for painted surfaces, plastics and has anti-corrosion characteristics, it is not hygroscopic and therefore will not absorb water. Great features for vehicles that don't get used much. However, when water accumulates in the brake system over time and is not absorbed by the brake fluid, it could theoretically create pockets of water that could boil over in extreme circumstances. This could result in vapor lock and total brake failure. Since DOT 5 silicone does not absorb water, accumulated water may not be completely removed from the brake system when the brake fluid is changed.

DOT 5 silicone should never be mixed with DOT 3 or 4 brake fluids. It is also not compatible with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) or ASR (Anti-Lock Brake Regulation) as it will foam more easily.

Note that for example HARLEY DAVIDSON has used DOT 5 until around 2006 when ABS was introduced.