Putoline, DOT 5 silicone brake fluid. 500cc

500cc bottle.
Silicone-based brake fluid. Offers a very high dry boiling point, above 260°C, is non-aggressive and safe for paint, plastic surfaces, clothing, etc. DOT 5 silicone does not absorb water like conventional brake fluids. DOT 5 silicone is not very resistant to foaming and is therefore not compatible with ABS or ASR systems. DOT 5 silicone cannot be mixed with other brake fluids.
Technical tip: If you want to use DOT 5, it may be easier to decide whether it is right for you with some additional knowledge about this type of brake fluid. Silicone DOT 5 is not aggressive towards painted surfaces and plastics, has anti-corrosive characteristics, and is non-hygroscopic and therefore does not absorb water. Great characteristics for vehicles that are not used much. However, when water accumulates in the brake system over time and is not absorbed by the brake fluid, it could in theory create pockets of water that could boil in extreme circumstances. This could result in vapour lock and total brake failure. Since silicone DOT 5 does not absorb water, accumulated water may not be completely removed from the brake system when changing the brake fluid. Silicone DOT 5 should never be mixed with DOT 3 or 4 brake fluids. It is also not compatible with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) or ASR (Traction Control) as it foams more easily. Note that The H-D Motor Company used DOT 5 until approximately 2006, around the time ABS was introduced...


Specifications


Brand
Putoline


Application
Up to 2005 Softail, Dyna, V-Rod, up to 2004 FLT/Touring, up to 2006 XL


Packaging weight
0.54 kg


HS Code
38190000


Original name
Putoline, DOT 5 silicone brake fluid. 500cc