Front Brake Mineral Oil

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Front Brake Mineral Oil

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Good Afternoon,
A quick question regarding the Mineral Oil warning on the front brake master cylinder, what is this, I cant find BMW Mineral Oil, only brake fluid?

I'm used to light oil being used in Shimano and SRAM brakes on my cycles but never seen it on a motorcycle before.

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Re: Front Brake Mineral Oil

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Are you not talking about the clutch fluid?
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Re: Front Brake Mineral Oil

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Brake fluid is dot 4

Clutch fluid is mineral oil :thumb:
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Re: Front Brake Mineral Oil

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This is the mineral fluid i use for the clutch. There are many others makes available.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374838678629 ... 4838678629
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