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1997 Peugeot 306 Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Brake fluid, Brake cleaner.
Mileage: 20,000 miles.

Asked on December 23, 2012

Peugeot 306 Brakes Problem

I've stupidly put oil in the brake fluid reservoir. I have not moved the car or touch the brakes.

Have I distroyed my entire brake system?
Avatar Asked by adamdavis

Answer

Replied on December 23, 2012

S.UCK IT ALL OUT WITH A TURKEY BASTER!

MAYBE ADD SOME MORE BRAKE FLUID....S.UCK IT OUT AGAIN!

REFILL WITH BRAKE JUICE, WHEN YOU GET IT ALL OUT

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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Replied on December 23, 2012

Thanks!

OK, tried to suck it all out but, the but the reservoir has lots of crevices which my baster can't get into, but I have re topped up with fluid, sucked it out again, then topped up with more fluid.

Am I likely to die a horrible death after my brakes fail or will I be OK?

Tiny Response from adamdavis
1 question asked
Replied on December 24, 2012

THEN RINSE IT OUT WITH SPRAY BRAKE CLEANER?

LET IT DRY AND STICK IT BACK ON?

I DID NOT DO ANY GARAGE 'SPERIMENTING TO GET INTO THE "GROOVE" OF YOUR ISSUEDID THE OIL FLOAT, OR SINK TO THE BOTTOM?

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
6,797 answers provided

Replied on December 29, 2012

It looks like I managed to suck it all out with the turkey baster - I have now driven over 100 miles and have noticed no difference in the brakes so it looks like problem solved.

Thanks, and have a happy new year.

Tiny Response from adamdavis
1 question asked
Replied on December 29, 2012

THAT'S GREAT!!!!

IF YOU WILL PRESENT IT PROPERLY

THEY WILL PROBABLY TAKE IT IN TRADE

...............DOWN THERE AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP!

YOU HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR TOO!

NO NEED IN TEARING YOURS UP AGAIN, JUST TO COME SEE US.....TEAR YOUR BUDDY'S CAR UP!

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
6,797 answers provided