OoPEZoO Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I want to flush out my brake lines, but the only brake fluid I have sitting in the garage is ATE Super Blue. I've been using it in my BMW cages for years, but wasn't sure if it was ok to use on the RT. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 What type rating is it? DOT3, 4, 5. 5.2? What formulation? Dino, synthetic, silicon? Has it been opened? Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 it is listed as a 100% synthetic that is rated DOT4. It is compatable and supposedly will mix with DOT3, DOT4, DOT5.1. It is still sealed. Like I said, I have been using it in my cars for years and it works great. I'm more curious about if people have used it in their bikes. Link to comment
smiller Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I believe that this is a standard DOT4 formulation, and if so then OK. I have read of several forum members here who use the ATE fluid in BMW motorcycles and shift between the Blue and Gold so they can tell when they get to new fluid when doing fluid changes. I have the same problem, probably just means that we are changing the fluid much more often than necessary... but that's another thread... Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 I believe that this is a standard DOT4 formulation, and if so then OK. I have read of several forum members who use the ATE fluid in BMW motorcycles and shift between the Blue and Gold so they can tell when they get to new fluid when doing fluid changes. I have the same problem, probably just means that we are changing the fluid much more often than necessary... but that's another thread... That is what I do with my cars. I have 2 cans of each blue and gold in the garage pretty much all the time Link to comment
E30TECH Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 it is listed as a 100% synthetic that is rated DOT4. It is compatable and supposedly will mix with DOT3, DOT4, DOT5.1. It is still sealed. Like I said, I have been using it in my cars for years and it works great. I'm more curious about if people have used it in their bikes. I have 2 cans left over from the M3. I was going to ask the same question. Link to comment
DavidEBSmith Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I have 2 cans of each blue and gold in the garage pretty much all the time Sealed cans, right? 'Cause if you're changing your brake fluid from cans that have been open and absorbing moisture for a while, you're not really accomplishing much. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Sealed cans, right? 'Cause if you're changing your brake fluid from cans that have been open and absorbing moisture for a while, you're not really accomplishing much. Of course.......Personaly, I don't think its THAT big a deal, but I got into the habit of replacing all of my vehicles brake fluid at the same time that way I'm not leaving opened fluid on the shelf for years at a time. Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've heard that it could stain your clear plastics i.e. rear reservoir & front reservoir window. I recently found that to be true in the case of my 03 GT. The plastics do appear to have a slight blue tinge but not sure if its a stain or light reflection from the fluid. Link to comment
UberXY Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I use this stuff in my race cars. It handles heat really well, much more heat than anyone on this board is gonna generate with a bike. BTW, if I have a partial can left at the end of the weekend, I throw it away. One really ought to be keeping new unopened cans in the garage. It's not that expensive to risk water contamination. Link to comment
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