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Search Auto Parts Search Added water to brake fluid compartment Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Brake Repair Help oliup New User Sep 8, 2013, 11:48 AM Post #1 of 3 (1968 views) Added water to brake fluid compartment Sign In Hi, I was topping up my water tank when I accidentally added water to my brake fluid reservoir. As it was full anyway, it pooled on top, and I realised what I had done and sucked it out immediately. I only added about a shot of water and it was there for only seconds before being sucked out. Is my car safe to drive though? Hyundai i10 2012 Thanks. (This post was edited by oliup on Sep 8, 2013, 11:49 AM) Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 8, 2013, 1:37 PM Post #2 of 3 (1950 views) Re: Added water to brake fluid compartment Sign In No, you need to use a turkey baster and suck as much brake fluid as you can out. Brake fluid is hydroscopic which means it absorbs moisture like a sponge. In reality, you should be flushing the whole system with fresh fluid from an unopened can. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 8, 2013, 2:12 PM Post #3 of 3 (1942 views) Re: Added water to brake fluid compartment Sign In That shouldn't ruin parts but needs to be instantly flushed out with pure new brake fluid. The property you lose is the boiling point with just a fraction of water the DOT 3 (400+ F) most common is lost - get it out now. 1% is too much! T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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