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On 7/6/2016 at 1:05 PM, Birds said:

Simon...job updates?

To be revealed in the coming weeks...

They're currently trying to avoid paying me nearly $5k worth of backpay for First Aid Officer Allowance... It's fun as there are interesting developments every day and I no longer give a crap

putting new master cylinder and braided line on my bike.. been too long since I done mechanical thingz 

inb4 i've got no brakes 

 

also is 5 year old unopened bottle of brake fluid okay to use? 

Edited by UNR33L
putting new master cylinder and braided line on my bike.. been too long since I done mechanical thingz 

inb4 i've got no brakes 

 

also is 5 year old unopened bottle of brake fluid okay to use? 


Taste it and find out.
2 hours ago, UNR33L said:

putting new master cylinder and braided line on my bike.. been too long since I done mechanical thingz 

inb4 i've got no brakes 

 

also is 5 year old unopened bottle of brake fluid okay to use? 

I'm sure it would be given how long the stuff sits in cars for, but also given how much bikes depend on brakes to stop at high speeds and save the rider's life...you might wanna spend $30 on some good stuff?

Make sure the DOT rating on the bottle matches what the brake system is expecting (will be printed on the top of the reservoir lid, but if the foil seal hasn't broken then it hasn't been exposed to air and should be fine to use. If it was me though, I'd buy a fresh bottle, especially considering the price.

Also, have you considered tasting it to verified its quality?

As long as the type is the same...

DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 are increasing quality/grade of glycol-based fluid, they are backwards compatible, but not forwards compatible. eg you can use 3, 4 and 5.1 in a system designed for 3, but not 3 in a system designed for a minimum of 4.

DOT 5 is a silicone base fluid, and should not be mixed with anything else if you plan on protecting the squishy parts of your body.

8 minutes ago, HEKT1K said:

New housemate has been selected

Hope living with a stranger isn't as bad as Alvin has led us to believe

Alvin lacked style and substance, which is why he had trouble with strange housemates

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