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You accidentally put power steering fluid in the master cylinder of a 2005 Dodge Durango and the brakes are now mushy do you have to bleed the brake lines to get it out?
It would depend on how long the Power Steering fluid has been in there. If this happen just recently you may be able to suction the fluid from the Master Cylinder . I think it would be best to remove the master and replace it, it appears that the steering fluid may have reacted with the rubber on the plunger in the master cylinder.
If this is a dual system , after you replace the master you will have to bleed the entire system to be absolute that there are no other failures of rubber parts in the system. There is always a quick fix but they usually are quick to get you in trouble. When dealing with brakes take no chances, everything is riding on them!!
Hey Buddy, you screwed up BigTime. Don't just bleed the Damm brakes. Flush the Entire System with Fresh Brake Fluid since what you put in there is like mixing Steak Sauce with Cinnamon and Nutmeg to make French Toast!! and expecting it to work! Please watch what you are Doing or else Pay The Price for carelessness. The chemical mixtures are Very different and Brake Fluid should be changed at least every 2 years since it absorbs water from the air. Power Steering Fluid is an entirely different mixture that performs entirely different designed for tasks. Good Luck!!
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Do not pump the brakes. You will need to get all of the contaminated fluid out and refill the master cylinder.
1999 Dodge Durango front brakes?
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The power steering pump also provides power for the power brakes.
What would cause brakes and steering to go out at the same time on a 1996 gmc safari van?
Power steering pump failure, has power brake assist line conected to it. It uses the power steering pump to bring hydraulic pressure to master cylinder.
How many pistons does each wheel cylinder have?
A wheel cylinder describes "Drum Brakes" - Drum brakes have one cylinder with two diametrically opposed pistons.
Where is the abs?
The ECU for the ABS brakes is attached to the Master cylinder for the brakes.
If brake fluid is accidentally contaminated by a repair shop could the brakes fail within 5 miles of the shop?
If non brake fluid is added to the master cylinder, possibly.If non brake fluid is added to the master cylinder, possibly.
Why do have i no power steering or power brakes in dodge ram 2001 diesel the power steering locked up then they where both gone and i hit the ditch?
The power steering pump provides the pressure for the steering and brakes. Check the p.s. fluid.
