What oil do I use for Shimano brakes?

What oil do I use for Shimano brakes?

Mineral Oil
Genuine Shimano Mineral Oil is the only fluid compatible with Shimano brakes.

Do all Shimano brakes use mineral oil?

Most importantly, you will need Shimano Mineral Oil. Other brake manufacturers use either DOT brake fluid or other mineral oil. Mineral oil is a bit of a general term and it is very important to use Shimano specific mineral oil for all Shimano brakes.

Can you use regular mineral oil in Shimano disc brakes?

No, you absolutely should not. Bicycle disc brake systems are very delicate and using the wrong kind of fluid can and will damage the seals and rubber components of the brake. The safest thing to do is to only use Shimano mineral oil for your brakes which is available at most bike shops.

What can I use instead of Shimano mineral oil?

Alternatives for mineral brake fluid / oil (in a pinch)

• Fork cartridge oil (the lighter (more viscous) variant)
• Total / Castrol LHM Plus Fluid ( I believe it’s power steering fluid)

Can you use baby oil in bike brakes?

Can you use DOT 4 instead of mineral oil?

No, mineral oil and DOT brake fluid are different and are NOT compatible.

Can I use DOT 4 brake fluid instead of mineral oil?

Is mineral oil the same as brake fluid?

Is mineral oil the same as Dot brake fluid for hydraulic disc brakes? No, mineral oil and DOT brake fluid are different and are NOT compatible.

Does Shimano use dot or mineral oil?

Shimano, Tektro and Magura use mineral oil and it is strictly recommended to use the manufacturer’s mineral oil (not Magura Royal Blood mineral oil in a Shimano system or vice-versa). Avid, Hayes, Hope and Formula use DOT brake fluid.

What is the difference between DOT and mineral oil?

Unlike DOT fluid, Mineral Oil is hydrophobic and does not absorb moisture from the environment. This means that there are no wet or dry boiling temperatures to worry about, the boiling point stays constant and never drops.