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I accidently put power steering fluid in brake reservoir - 9/5/2006 9:24:20 AM

damaarh

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Help! I think I messed my brake system up. I put power steering fluid in the brake reservoir and ran it for about 30 mins before I realized it. Now the brake light comes on, but sometimes when I tap it, it does off. The right caliper is locking up on the brakes. What should I do to fix this? Should I get a used master cylinder and calipers?

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RE: I accidently put power steering fluid in brake rese... - 9/5/2006 6:17:51 PM

carpenterbill

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I would take it and have the fluid changed out before you go throwing parts at it.

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RE: I accidently put power steering fluid in brake rese... - 9/5/2006 10:05:45 PM

mrlong

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Flush the entire system before you drive any farther, it is no longer safe to be on the road. Hopefully no damage permanent damage was done.

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RE: I accidently put power steering fluid in brake rese... - 9/6/2006 12:13:49 PM

uncle bill

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Ditto, FLUSH the system.

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