If at any stage, your finance application is declined, remember that you can still pay using card or cash.where you live, this may be of great importance (generally meaning you may need the difference of heat protection due to your climate). You’ll notice that the table has columns named after the FMVSS 116 definitions of the grades except for the DOT 4+ column. Although DOT 3 and DOT 4 are all ether-based, the chemical composition of each fluid grade is different and will have a different effect on your system. for the purposes of my answer, yes I was equating silicone with synthetic, which I understood was the basis of your question.

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Silicone based fluid is more compressible than glycol based fluid, leading to brakes with a spongy feeling. Since there is no DOT 4+ designation for brake fluid, I'm guessing that ML320 means DOT 4 or better (DOT 5. Silicone fluid should not be added to a system that contains even small amounts of glycol fluid or contaminants. In fact the crux of it is don't mix glycol fluids with silicone one, but as DOT4 seems to be glycol and DOT5 is silicone, it amounts to not micing Dt4 and 5.maintains a lower viscosity in lower temperatures than DOT 4 all the way down to around -40 degrees C, although this is unlikely to be relevant in the UK. Without this fluid, which operates under both high temperature and high pressure, your bike would not be able to stop when you brake. The DOT number of a brake fluid will give you an idea of how the fluid will perform at the high temperatures generated by constant hard braking or in the most extreme climatic temperatures. Each of these organizations define the minimum, maximum, and acceptable range of the key characteristics of brake fluid grade (such as the ERBP, wet-ERBP, and viscosities).

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brake fluids exist with low viscosity meeting the maximum 750 mm 2/s viscosity at −40°C (−40°F) requirement of ISO 4925 class 6. My guess is, the Volvo engineers liked that DOT4+ fluid, but it didn't really catch on, and our brakes are fine with regular. While the different colours give a quick indication as to the composition, the clarity can tell how contaminated the fluid is. Ultimately I don't know if the mixing caused the issues you experienced, but it seems to me it is plausible. DOT5 is exclusively silicone based because only silicone meets the criteria specified by the DOT5 standard.And by the way, if you find that you are not comfortable with any of these you can always go to your MB dealer and get "their" stuff. p>

To access Klarna finance, you’ll need to have a web enabled device with you at point of purchase. Dark and murky fluid indicates that the fluid has collected dirt, debris, and even moisture from the system and it’s now time to replace it.

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Your brake fluid’s ability (or lack of ability) to resist heat damage and moisture has a significant impact on its performance, and consequently on the performance of your bike’s braking system. are all based on glycol esters and can be mixed, although it is preferable to completely replace existing fluids with fresh to obtain the specified performance. The clear labelling of the products through the use of colour-coding makes their identification simple. Their classifications broadly reflect the SAE's specifications, DOT 3 is equivalent to SAE J1703 and ISO class 3, DOT 4 to SAE J1704 and ISO class 4, etc. However, WRT DOT 4 Plus, if you google it, there are a number of references that imply it is another name for DOT 5.

For this reason, standards are put in place to ensure that the fluid meets key criteria and allows your brake system to work as designed. div class="col-sm-6 col-md-3">