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I have some Motul Brake fluid (RF600?) on the shelf. It has been opened many years ago. Prolly like 20 plus. Has not been opened since I used it that long ago and it is in a metal can.
My question is this any good now?
Reason I would like to use it is it is blue in color if my memory serves me right. No other reason. Pure bling.
What say you?
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No, any break fluid needs to be used from and up opened and sealed container. Old open cans of brake fluid draws moisture in from the air and make it useless.
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Also, you say blue color?
If you are buying new brake fluid look for DOT3, DOT4 or DOT5.1, not DOT5.
DOT5 is silicone-based and it is dyed purple. (The appropriate fluid for MX bikes is clear/yellowish.) This product does not mix with the other ones mentioned above and will compromise your braking system.
Braaapin' aint easy.
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A brake fluid this old is no good.
Don't be cheap on the brake system, it's the only thing stopping you when things go sideways. 10$ is not worth the risk IMO
