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07kawizx6r · 08-20-2009, 01:45 AM

2007 zx6r which do they take?

**Shifty1** · 08-20-2009, 07:50 AM

Nightmare · 08-20-2009, 08:13 AM

I think they are the same to be honest. I just reinstalled new galfer ss brake lines, and I bought Kawasaki brand brake fluid, and I think it says DOT 3 and 4.

BULLDOG · 08-20-2009, 09:13 AM

I use DOT 4.

Green_ZIXER · 08-20-2009, 02:47 PM

they are almost the same.... you can pick up a dot 3 or 4 in the same bottle at any automotive store.

If you stop it works.

Hammerhead · 08-20-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightmare

I think they are the same to be honest. I just reinstalled new galfer ss brake lines, and I bought Kawasaki brand brake fluid, and I think it says DOT 3 and 4.

Not the same. Use 4. 3 sucks (moisture from the atmosphere)

AZXRider · 08-21-2009, 07:07 AM

4 will work in place of 3 but 3 shouldn't be used if 4 is speced, your bike takes DOT 4. Doesn't the cap say DOT4 right on the top?

dogcatcher · 08-21-2009, 08:24 PM

6spdg37s · 08-27-2009, 07:21 PM

i read the differences between them and pretty much it looks like you would want to use dot 4 in our bikes..
here is what i found

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olyglycol Based DOT3 - Color - Amber | One of the most common finds on the market and have a specific for cars designed for the late 80s period. Although compatible with our CL7/9s should you cannot find the required selected grade, this is not the correct specification to be used from factory recommendation guidelines. DOT3 also absorbs moisture the quickest and has the lowest boiling point and should only strictly be for road use.

Polyglycol Based DOT4 - Color - Amber | The benchmark specifications by the majority of car manufacturers, this is also the specific grade to be used with Hondas/Acura cars regardless of models. DOT4 is designed to absorb moisture slower than DOT3 and has a higher boiling point. This is both suitable for road use and track work. While the OEM Honda DOT4 brake fluid is sufficient for weekend trackdays, meets etc. Using racing specific DOT4 refined brake fluids will increase higher temperature tolerance particularly under hard braking conditions.

Silicone Based DOT5 - Color - Purple | Least common and also the most different from both grades above. DOT5 are primarily designed for cars not equipped with ABS units (Unless otherwise manufacturer specific)and this should not be used unless you're absolutely sure of what you're doing. DOT5 does not absorb moisture and holds the highest boiling point. This brake fluid is not compatible with either categories above and should never be mixed due to it's chemical properties.

C.O.RR.E. · 08-27-2009, 09:01 PM

you should use whatever came out of it. unless you bleed out the system. mixing to different levels of brake fluid makes for a bad day!

6spdg37s · 08-28-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by C.O.RR.E.

you should use whatever came out of it. unless you bleed out the system. mixing to different levels of brake fluid makes for a bad day!

im going to be doing a brake flush

zaneyzrex · 08-28-2009, 07:50 AM

DOT 3,4,5.1 are all glycol based... DOT 5 is snythetic......
ive mixed 3,4,5.1 all day and never had a problem since they are the same base with a higher boiling point.....

C.O.RR.E. · 08-28-2009, 03:31 PM

okay, your right im wrong and have no idea what im talking about sorry for putting my to cents.

zaneyzrex · 08-28-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by C.O.RR.E.

okay, your right im wrong and have no idea what im talking about sorry for putting my to cents.

wasnt stating anything but facts... no reason to get butt hurt about it..

C.O.RR.E. · 08-28-2009, 05:46 PM

not but hurt bro. just been doing this a little while. try mechanic for like 10 years. and I'm just quoting from the factory Manuel and everything i have learned as a mechanic. no hard feelings

C.O.RR.E. · 08-28-2009, 05:53 PM

oh and i was only saying that because if you step up to a more aggresive brake fluid with a higher boiling point or some of them are non silicone based, they tend to ruin the stock calipers and seals. so basically just saying if it came with the factory silicone based dot 3 or 4 stick with it. i believe i read somewhere on here that usually the factory knows what there doing. and if you do change make sure you bleed all the old stuff out

zaneyzrex · 08-28-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by C.O.RR.E.

factory silicone based dot 3 or 4 stick with it.

ok never heard of SILICONE 3 and 4

so my bad.... just know what i was taught have done as a tech myself... on my own stuff for 15yrs and customers for 3-4yrs now.... its all good.... you are right silicone w/ glycol is bad bad bad

.... that i agree with ya on...

zaneyzrex · 08-28-2009, 07:08 PM

not sure either one of might be right on this one.. good read here ... new stuff for me....looks like theres two different kinds of silicone fluids and they cant be mixed !! but this synthetic kind CAN be mixed with the glycol stuff .... good stuff to know...

http://www.motul-oil.co.uk/pdfs/brak...3_TDS_(GB).pdf

6spdg37s · 08-28-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by C.O.RR.E.

not but hurt bro. just been doing this a little while. try mechanic for like 10 years. and I'm just quoting from the factory Manuel and everything i have learned as a mechanic. no hard feelings

ok so 05 zx6r factory manual states? DOT 4?

zaneyzrex · 08-28-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spdg37s

ok so 05 zx6r factory manual states? DOT 4?

more than likely whats on the resy cover....