What Brake Fluid?

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Fieldie
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What Brake Fluid?

Post by Fieldie »

G'day All!

Sorry to bother you all while I wait for my service manual to arrive, but...

What weight brake fluid should I be using on my 1997 KDX200???

I've had poor front brakes since I got the bike a coupla years ago & have just learnt to ride fairly cautiously. Went for a ride with a KTM riding friend, & he suggested the brake fluid type could be a problem. :shock:

I think I am using Valvoline DOT4 & have tried some of the bleed tricks mentioned in other posts. Is DOT4 okay to use or should I try another type or brand?

Cheers again!!!!
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Post by moto_psycho »

Use DOT4, replace the pads with a decent (EBC) HH type pad, let them bed in and see how it goes, if its still crap after that get a braided hose.
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Also, I found with my bike, tilt it right over so the resevoir is the highest point of the system (support with milk crate or something) then keep forcefully flicking the break OPEN then letting it flick shut, hit it with the palm of your hand just on the edge so it pings back. This helps to clear any are that may be lurking in the bend that normally lies at the top of the system. Make sure you take the cap off and refill after doing this.
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

Just keep in mind those ebc's are gonna wear out twice as fast as OEM
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Post by rbates9 »

I pitched a set of EBC's due to the excessively quick over heating and went back to oem. Much better.

During normal riding I don't know if you could tell the difference in feel between dot 3 and dot 4. You might have an air issue or your pads may be glazed over?
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