The manual says Shell DOT 4 ESL for the brakes, which is no longer available. Anyone know of a suitable alternative?

Also is flushing/bleeding the brakes straight-forward or does the ABS require special procedures?

Thanks!

 

Any quality DOT4 fluid will work just fine.

I prefer ATe SuperBlue (for "offroad" use only because of it's color) or ATe TYP200 (the on road legally colored equivalent).

 

Pentosin Dot 4 LV is the replacement. The "LV" part is important if you are concerned about meeting factory specs.

 

OK, thanks. Any idea how much for a routine bleed?

 

To answer my own question, it's about 1.5 L, so buy two 1L bottles and you'll have some extra for top-off down the road.

I've been using the Pentosin DOT4 LV.

 

Not that anyone has asked, lol, but I use Motul 5.1 with stainless brake lines.