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Originally Posted by telboy
I've not been anywhere in it, so may have a look at emptying the reservoir totally, and replacing it with the propper stuff.
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Might work, the major problem being that brake fluid is hydrostatic, meaning it will attract water and mix with it, rendering it useless, as it loses it's heat-stability. Your safest bet would be to empty the system totally and replace with the proper fluid. It also needs to be bled properly or you will have air in the system which will give you mushy brakes at best...
Maybe the AA can help or at least put you in touch with someone who can tell you exactly what will happen if you drain the reservoir.
I do all repairs on my car
apart from brakes because I've had the pleasure of hitting the brakes with little effect and then hitting the car in front of me a split-second later
