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Why does Shimano use mineral oil for the hydraulic disc brakes?

All Shimano hydraulic disc brakes use natural mineral oil. This oil is friendly to the environment, non-toxic and non-corrosive. This oil is the ideal media for bicycle disc brake systems.

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