{"title":"Brake Fluid","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotorcycle brake fluid is the difference between a firm lever and a fade-prone one. This range covers Motul, Putoline and Ipone in DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and dedicated racing specs. Pick the grade your master cylinder calls for, match the boiling point to your riding, and keep braking response sharp on the street and at the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right brake fluid grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake fluid grade is set by your master cylinder, not personal preference. DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are both glycol-based and mix safely with each other. DOT 5.1 carries a higher boiling point for harder use. Racing fluids like Motul RBF600 and RBF700 push dry boiling points well beyond the minimums for repeated hard stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMin dry boiling point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMin wet boiling point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDOT 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet and commuting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDOT 5.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSport and touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotul RBF600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e312 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e216 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrack days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotul RBF700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy boiling point matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycol fluid absorbs moisture over time, dropping the wet boiling point and inviting fade. A fluid sitting at 3.5% water content loses a large share of its margin. Flush every 1 to 2 years on the street, and after every race weekend on track. Most of these come in 500 mL bottles, enough to bleed a 2-line system fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMixing rules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are compatible because both are glycol-ether based. DOT 5 is silicone-based and must never be mixed with the others. Putoline offers DOT 4 and a DOT 5.1 option, while Ipone X-Trem runs a high-spec DOT 4. Always bleed until clean fluid runs clear at every caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"related-collections\"\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-oil\"\u003eEngine Oil\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/motul-aftercare\"\u003eMotul\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/putoline-aftercare\"\u003ePutoline\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipone-aftercare\"\u003eIPONE\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/workshop-tools\"\u003eAll Workshop Tools \u0026amp; Stands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"collection-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 brake fluid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are both glycol-ether based and mix safely. DOT 5.1 simply runs a higher boiling point. Never mix either with silicone-based DOT 5, which is a different chemistry entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Motul RBF600 and RBF700?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are racing fluids. RBF600 carries a 312 C dry boiling point, while RBF700 pushes to 336 C for the most demanding track and racing use. Both resist fade far better than standard DOT 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I change my motorcycle brake fluid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlush glycol-based fluid every 1 to 2 years on the street because it absorbs moisture and loses boiling-point margin. 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