Brake Fluid........sorry to ask

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07-21-2016 | 10:26 AM

Cpl Ed

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From: Tumwater, Wa

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Originally Posted by foxtrapper

It'll work. That said, take a look at your service manual or your owners manual. You'll see DOT 5 is what is specified. Part number 99902-77.

Damn,thanks. Just goes to show you, things you thought you knew should be re-visited once in awhile. Service manual DOES say DOT 5.

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07-21-2016 | 01:01 PM

byronk

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From: NorCal

Thanks everyone for the help, much appreciated! Because of the water test I can be sure it has DOT 4 in the front so im going with that. When I get home today I need to pull the lid on back brake M/C and do the same test and see what I have in there. I'll report back, thanks.

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07-21-2016 | 01:03 PM

mike_oh

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Originally Posted by byronk

Hate to ask but.......I did some research on here yesterday from work so I could stop and get brake fluid for my bike and from what I understood my 2004 Road King Custom should use DOT 5. I got home and looked on the front cylinder cap and it says DOT 4, bike has stock brakes. So what is it? My thoughts is to use what it says on the cap but just want to make sure, thanks!

My cover says DOT4 but my Service Manual says DOT5 which is what I use.

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