Whats the real reason people settle for subpar brake fluid in their hydraulic brakes? Is it because theyre too lazy to do the research, or are they just oblivious to the fact that their brakes are only as good as the fluid thats flowing through them?
I mean, come on, DOT 5.1 is the bare minimum for most hydraulic brake systems, but I still see people running DOT 3 or 4 in their brakes like its 1999. And dont even get me started on the mineral oil crowd - whats the logic behind using a fluid thats more prone to absorbing moisture and degrading over time?
Are people really that trusting of their brake manufacturers, thinking that whatever fluid comes pre-filled in their calipers is good enough? Or is it just a case of not wanting to spend the extra cash on a high-quality fluid thatll actually keep them safe on the road?
And whats with the obsession over brand X brake fluid just because its cheap and widely available? Has anyone stopped to think that maybe, just maybe, you get what you pay for when it comes to brake fluid?
So, I want to know - whats the justification behind using anything less than the best brake fluid for your hydraulic brakes? Is it really worth risking your safety and the safety of others on the road just to save a few bucks?
I mean, come on, DOT 5.1 is the bare minimum for most hydraulic brake systems, but I still see people running DOT 3 or 4 in their brakes like its 1999. And dont even get me started on the mineral oil crowd - whats the logic behind using a fluid thats more prone to absorbing moisture and degrading over time?
Are people really that trusting of their brake manufacturers, thinking that whatever fluid comes pre-filled in their calipers is good enough? Or is it just a case of not wanting to spend the extra cash on a high-quality fluid thatll actually keep them safe on the road?
And whats with the obsession over brand X brake fluid just because its cheap and widely available? Has anyone stopped to think that maybe, just maybe, you get what you pay for when it comes to brake fluid?
So, I want to know - whats the justification behind using anything less than the best brake fluid for your hydraulic brakes? Is it really worth risking your safety and the safety of others on the road just to save a few bucks?