Motorcycle Brake Fluids
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Maxima Racing Oils®DOT 4 Racing Brake FluidUniversal DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid by Maxima Racing Oils®. Quantity: 1 Bottle. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...High temperature additive systemMade to deliver trouble-free operation for years ahead$12.15 - $507.34 - Wagner®DOT 5.1 Brake FluidUniversal DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special additives...Severe Duty Non-Silicone FormulationMeets or exceeds FMVSS 571.116, SAE J1703, J1704$4.82 - $14.55
- Wilwood®Hi-Temp™ Racing DOT 3 Brake Fluid (290-0632)Universal Hi-Temp™ Racing DOT 3 Brake Fluid by Wilwood®. Wilwood’s specially formulated Hi-Temp 570 Racing Brake Fluid has a minimum 570° F. dry boiling point of to withstand the severe heat requirements of automotive racing....Specially formulated for racing applicationsDeveloped for Extreme Performance Under the High Heat and Extreme Pressure$14.28
- Amalie Oil®Premium Heavy Duty DOT 3 Brake FluidUniversal Premium Heavy Duty DOT 3 Brake Fluid by Amalie Oil®. Amalie DOT 3 Premium Brake Fluid meets or exceeds the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 3, SAE J1703 and ISO 4925. DOT 3 Brake Fluid...Minimum boiling point (ERBP) of 450° FPrevent corrosion, improve seal life$4.08 - $41.69
- Baer®Street & Race DOT 4 Brake FluidUniversal Street & Race DOT 4 Brake Fluid by Baer®.For high-performance applicationsFrom daily driving to the extreme conditions$59.95 - $2,095.00
- Lucas Oil®Synthetic DOT 3 Brake FluidUniversal Synthetic DOT 3 Brake Fluid by Lucas Oil®. Lucas DOT 3 Brake Fluid is a high-quality blend of polyethylene glycol ethers and additives that meet or exceed the industry minimum dry boiling point of 401'F. It meets the Federal...Prevents seal hardening or softeningProtects against rust or corrosion$3.33 - $7.65
- Maxima Racing Oils®DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid, 12 oz (80-87912)Universal DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid, 12 oz (80-87912) by Maxima Racing Oils®. Volume: 12 oz. Quantity: 1 Bottle. The racing grade has a minimum boiling point of 600°F which assures fade-free operation under the most severe use. All...Exceeds current SAE J1703, J1S K2233 and U.S. and FMVSS116 DOT 3 & 4 specificationsAnti-vapor lock formula$12.15
- Wagner®DOT 4 Brake FluidUniversal DOT 4 Brake Fluid by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special additives optimize...Use in Disc Drum, and ABS Systems requiring DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake FluidHigh Dry Boiling Point 446 degrees Fahrenheit / 230 degrees Celsius$3.83 - $8.09
- Wagner®DOT 3 Brake Fluid (FC134282)Universal DOT 3 Brake Fluid (FC134282) by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special...Heavy Duty DOT 3 formulationHigh Dry Boiling Point 401 degrees Fahrenheit / 205 degrees Celsius$21.97
- Wagner®DOT 3 Brake Fluid (FC134280)Universal DOT 3 Brake Fluid (FC134280) by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special...Heavy Duty DOT 3 formulationHigh Dry Boiling Point 401 degrees Fahrenheit / 205 degrees Celsius$2.50
- Wagner®DOT 3 Brake Fluid (FC134281)Universal DOT 3 Brake Fluid (FC134281) by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special...Heavy Duty DOT 3 formulationHigh Dry Boiling Point 401 degrees Fahrenheit / 205 degrees Celsius$5.95
- Wagner®DOT 3 Brake FluidUniversal DOT 3 Brake Fluid by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special additives optimize...Heavy Duty DOT 3 formulationHigh Dry Boiling Point 401 degrees Fahrenheit / 205 degrees Celsius$2.50 - $21.97
- Red Devil®Ultra Lite™ DOT 4 Brake FluidUniversal Ultra Lite™ DOT 4 Brake Fluid by Red Devil®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. This product designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet...Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$19.88 - $52.19
- StopTech®Brake FluidUniversal Brake Fluid by StopTech®. Typical Dry Boiling Point: 594°F (312°C). Available in STR-600 formulation for high performance street and racing applications respectively, the new StopTech High Performance Brake Fluid is a DOT 4...Typical Dry Boiling Point: 594°F (312°C)Typical Wet Boiling Point: 404°F (206°C)$23.90 - $39.36
- Wagner®DOT 4 Brake Fluid (FC120839)Universal DOT 4 Brake Fluid (FC120839) by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special...Use in Disc Drum, and ABS Systems requiring DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake FluidHigh Dry Boiling Point 446 degrees Fahrenheit / 230 degrees Celsius$8.09
- Wagner®DOT 4 Brake Fluid (FC120838)Universal DOT 4 Brake Fluid (FC120838) by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special...Use in Disc Drum, and ABS Systems requiring DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake FluidHigh Dry Boiling Point 446 degrees Fahrenheit / 230 degrees Celsius$3.83
- Wagner®DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid (FC133301)Universal DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid (FC133301) by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special...Severe Duty Non-Silicone FormulationMeets or exceeds FMVSS 571.116, SAE J1703, J1704$14.55
- Wagner®DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid (FC133300)Universal DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid (FC133300) by Wagner®. Designed and tested to meet or exceed original equipment specifications, Wagner® Brake fluids feature rust and corrosion inhibitors to maximize life cycles while other special...Severe Duty Non-Silicone FormulationMeets or exceeds FMVSS 571.116, SAE J1703, J1704$4.82
- AllStar Performance®AP Racing Radi-CAL R3™ DOT 4 Brake Fluid (ALL78116)Universal AP Racing Radi-CAL R3™ DOT 4 Brake Fluid by AllStar Performance®. The key to success in a car building project is access to high quality, reasonably priced parts that get the job done right. Each Allstar part is the result...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExceptional performance at a competitive price$29.99
- Hawk®HP520 Street DOT 4 Brake Fluid (HP520)Universal HP520 Street DOT 4 Brake Fluid by Hawk®. Hawk Performance® is prides ourselves on optimizing the braking experience for maximum performance but that doesn't stop at pads and rotors. They now make DOT 4 premium specification...DOT 4 brake fluid that is above OE specMinimum dry boiling point of 500°F / 260°C$11.69
- Lucas Oil®Synthetic DOT 3 Brake Fluid (10826)Universal Synthetic DOT 3 Brake Fluid (10826) by Lucas Oil®. Lucas DOT 3 Brake Fluid is a high-quality blend of polyethylene glycol ethers and additives that meet or exceed the industry minimum dry boiling point of 401'F. It meets the...Prevents seal hardening or softeningProtects against rust or corrosion$7.65
- Lucas Oil®Synthetic DOT 3 Brake Fluid (10825)Universal Synthetic DOT 3 Brake Fluid (10825) by Lucas Oil®. Lucas DOT 3 Brake Fluid is a high-quality blend of polyethylene glycol ethers and additives that meet or exceed the industry minimum dry boiling point of 401'F. It meets the...Prevents seal hardening or softeningProtects against rust or corrosion$3.33
- Project Mu®G-four 335™ Race and Street DOT 4 Brake Fluid (PGFOUR)Universal G-four 335™ Race and Street DOT 4 Brake Fluid by Project Mu®. Totally reliable brake fluid that combines a boiling point so high it’s in another dimension with durability and maintainability. You know it’s time to change...Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$71.92
- StopTech®Racing STR 600 High Performance DOT 4 Brake Fluid (501.00001)Universal Racing STR 600 High Performance DOT 4 Brake Fluid (501.00001) by StopTech®. Typical Dry Boiling Point: 594°F (312°C). Available in STR-600 formulation for high performance street and racing applications respectively, the new...Typical Dry Boiling Point: 594°F (312°C)Typical Wet Boiling Point: 404°F (206°C)$23.90
- Wilwood®EXP 600 Plus™ Racing DOT 4 Brake Fluid (290-6209)Universal EXP 600 Plus™ Racing DOT 4 Brake Fluid by Wilwood®. Wilwood EXP Super Hi-Temp 600 Plus Racing Brake Fluid has been specially formulated for racing applications where brake systems consistently operate at very high...Specially formulated for racing applicationsDeveloped for Extreme Performance Under the High Heat and Extreme Pressure$22.96
- EBC®DOT 4 Brake FluidUniversal DOT 4 Brake Fluid by EBC®. EBC sub contract the blending of its brake fluids to a UK based sister Company who is specialised in OE supply of quality brake fluids and are considered a suitable quality partner. EBC offer four...Superior lubrication for all Brake systemMaximum protection$4.03 - $100.98
- Magura®Blood™ Mineral OilUniversal Blood™ Mineral Oil by Magura®. 1 Bottle. High-quality hydraulic oil based on mineral oil. Every HYMEC is filled with MAGURA Blood. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to...Designed to cover your hydraulic needsWill meet stringent standards for safety$8.26 - $27.58
- Maxima Racing Oils®DOT 4 Brake Fluid, 16.9 oz (80-86916)Universal DOT 4 Brake Fluid, 16.9 oz by Maxima Racing Oils®. High performance brake and clutch fluid designed to lubricate and protect critical brake system componentry while providing reliable stopping power. Anti-vapor lock...For use in all vehicles specifying DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluidDurable and reliable stopping power$193.08
- Bel-Ray®Silicone DOT 5 Brake Fluid (99450-B355W)Universal Silicone DOT 5 Brake Fluid by Bel-Ray®. Volume: 355 ml. Bel-Ray Silicone DOT 5 Brake Fluid exceeds FMVSS Sec. 571.116 DOT 5 silicone base motor vehicle brake fluid specifications. Mixes with all fluids meeting such...Outstanding wet and dry boiling points, exceeding all federal specifications by a considerable marginBel-Ray DOT 5 Silicone Brake Fluid has a high dry boiling point, and does not absorb water$31.32
- Maxima Racing Oils®DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid, 16.9 oz (80-87916)Universal DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid, 16.9 oz (80-87916) by Maxima Racing Oils®. Volume: 16.9 oz. Quantity: 1 Bottle. Synthetic, zero-fade racing brake fluid designed to ensure maximum stopping power and protection for critical brake...Extremely high boiling point, over 600 degreesHigh temperature additive system$507.34
The majority of modern motorcycles are equipped with hydraulic braking systems that transform the physical force applied by the rider to the brake lever into the pressure that pushes brake pads into brake discs or drums. The lifeblood of any hydraulic braking system is non-compressible brake fluid that needs to have a high boiling point to withstand high temperatures produced during braking. Also, it must have relatively constant viscosity throughout the whole range of working temperatures. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the types of motorcycle brake fluids that can be used by regular riders and professional racers classifying them depending on their boiling point.
The most common types of motorcycle brake fluids (DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1) are glycol-based. The higher the number, the higher the boiling point. It means that the DOT 5.1, for example, can withstand higher loads longer without losing its hydraulic properties and is recommended for track use. When brake fluid starts to boil, it partly turns into vapor becoming more compressible, which means it can no longer transform your physical inputs into pressure properly making your brakes less effective. However, glycol-based brake fluids are hygroscopic. The higher the boiling point, the faster the fluid absorbs moisture. When the percentage of water rises, the boiling point of the brake fluid drops drastically.
The DOT 5 is silicone-based and it does not absorb water, but the downside is that silicone-based fluids are more compressible than their glycol-based analogs, which means that they cannot offer the same braking performance. Silicone-based and glycol-based brake fluids cannot be mixed. They are color-coded so that users don’t mix them accidentally. DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 are clear yellowish fluids, while DOT 5 has a bright purple color. You can find the type of brake fluid used in your motorcycle in your owner’s manual. It is highly advisable to follow the manufacturer's recommendations when performing a scheduled change of brake fluid.
In general, if you ride your motorcycle on regular roads, your brake fluid needs to be changed every one or two years depending on the use and type of fluid. DOT 5.1 must be changed more often than DOT 4 and so on. Check your service schedule to know for sure. If you often test your riding skills on the track, changing your brake fluid once a year or even on a more frequent basis is always a good idea. In this case, the performance-oriented DOT 5.1 is preferred. When changing the glycol-based brake fluid, be careful. If such a liquid gets on your paint finish, it can damage it.
To change the brake fluid, put your motorcycle on a stand. Make sure that it is secured and positioned horizontally. If the engine is hot, let it cool down for about 30 minutes. Prepare a container for the used fluid. Open the master cylinder reservoir that contains the brake fluid. Remove the drain’s cap and place a tube on the drain screw. Pump out a small amount of used fluid and leave a tube in a container to prevent air bubbles from getting inside the system. You can swap the used fluid by adding new into the reservoir while pumping the old liquid out.
