Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the new May's Giveaway: coming soon!


Topping up brakes with different brand mineral oils
#1
Is it possible to top up / bleed Tektro Auriga hydraulic brakes using Shimano mineral oil? I have heard that I need to use Tektro Auriga mineral oil only...is this true or complete nonsense?

cheers
Wayne
  Reply
#2
I would not mix brands of fluid, If unsure what is in there replace. if brakes have warranty use the recommended. if topping off use whats in already or do a full bleed. with full bleed you may try another brand and it may end up with a different feel that you may like better. not all brands have the same viscosity
some use this
http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=140344
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
  Reply
#3
Hi mate and thanks for your reply.

I think I will go for the full bleed option then, just ordered the shimano oil (1ltr)

both my brakes have gone real spongy, the lever pulls all the way to the handlebars and barley stops the bike...mega death trap at the mo!!!



thanks again :-)
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Wearable Fitness Trackers
Today 06:08 AM
Columbia 3 wheel differential
Today 12:27 AM
Great Trail Ride - NW Lancaster, Pa
Yesterday 05:26 PM
Pre Ride Food Intake
05-13-2025 11:12 PM
braking by reversing the pedals
05-13-2025 09:34 PM
Exploring the Hills with My Birch Hunter...
05-13-2025 12:49 PM
Triathletes disqualified after crossing ...
05-13-2025 12:44 PM
New Member
05-13-2025 12:41 PM
Customer service
05-13-2025 12:13 PM
Doctors are Prescribing Cycling
05-13-2025 12:09 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. Painkiller
21 posts
no avatar 2. Flowrider
18 posts
no avatar 3. GirishH
13 posts
no avatar 4. enkei
12 posts
no avatar 5. SPINMAN
12 posts