These links spell it out very well. Fluids are NOT interchangeable.
You can only change fluids if all the rubber components are changed to the correct material and the system flushed. https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a2669/4253624/ https://www.quora.com/What-will-happen-if-you-use-brake-fluid-for-power-steering-fluid Nige. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rob Thompson Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2018 7:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DOG mailing list] NO AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE FLUID IN H36 Hi Michael, So you have been running water soluble auto fluid in Cleveland brakes for 17 years? Interesting. I didn't think the rubber bits would go OK with a water/glycol based fluid. Make sure you label the reservoir very clearly what type you are using. If someone adds the wrong type you will get a horrible mess! regards Rob Rob Thompson 0429 493 828 (Please note that my new email address is [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ) On Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 9:26 AM, Michael Stockhill <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I believe the service manual specifies automotive type fluid, likely for the motorcycle type master cylinder. No problem with Cleveland O rings in slaves for last 17 years. Best Michael Stockhill On Jun 23, 2018 3:01 PM, "Rob Thompson" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Just a reminder to everyone and Martin from K1W1 land. The H36 uses hydraulic brake fluid. Auto fluid is water based and will wreck the seals and system. regards Rob Rob Thompson 0429 493 828 (Please note that my new email address is [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> )
