Alternatives For Hydraulic FLuid

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09-21-20, 02:11 PM

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Alternatives For Hydraulic FLuid

Hydraulic brakes on fat bike, might need a bleed.

What alternatives could one use for Hydraulic FLuid

I heard baby oil be ok?
suggestions please

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Use the correct stuff so that seals etc. are compatible with the chemistry.
Or be stupid.

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Save time, money and the environment 4 oz at a time

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This is probably the best summary of alternatives.

https://www.peterverdone.com/archive/bikemineraloil.htm

I just use Shimano.

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