Reservoir Sock?

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Is there proof of this? A google search on "brake fluid UV" did not reveal any.

Let me try.... hmmm first article that came up.

http://www.sportbikesolutions.com/mo...es/brake-fluid

[Amber Lamps]

Ahem... Glycol based fluids are less compressive so they deliver better "feel" and performance.

http://www.sportbikesolutions.com/mo...es/brake-fluid

[Phenix_Rider]

That's interesting about the compressibility. Though once your glycol based fluid gets some water in it, the "pure" hydraulic nature goes out the window.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

That's interesting about the compressibility. Though once your glycol based fluid gets some water in it, the "pure" hydraulic nature goes out the window.

Oh for sure and that's why they need to be changed so much.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I don't need no stinking sock. My reservoir is black with only a small window to check level.

So it's one of those metal ones that weighs 2 lbs?

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

So it's one of those metal ones that weighs 2 lbs?

Would you like to contradict my "proof"?

[Trip]

glycol is used in most street bikes, unless the owner changes it to silicone.

glycol fluid needs to be changed every 1-2 years because of moisture intrusion, not UV damage.

I am trying to find something of substantial proof for or against UV damage as a random sportbike parts website with a simple paragraph on it is not a reliable reference by any means, it's the same as taking someone's word on a forum.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Also because glycol fluids are hygroscopic, they have to be changed every year or two.

Exactly, hygroscopic means they attract water molecules and thus prone to water intrusion.

[derf]

I always thought it was to prevent the plastic from degrading over time from continued sunlight exposure.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

You got that backwards. Silicon is for track use.

Never seen anyone use it at the track. You must be thinking of synthetic.