Ok, I knew just enough to be dangerous when I tried to top off the brake fluid reservoir. I had a focus previously and the brake and power steering fluid were in the same reservoir. So I put power steering fluid into my brake fluid tank. The brakes started to fail, and after asking some questions, I found out it was because the power steering fluid had eaten away at the seals in the brake line. I had it flushed (although I don't think they did a thorough job), and I have just replaced the master cylinder. However, instead of having to push the pedal to the floor to get braking, now I get none at all, and no pressure on the peal. Could a power flush and bleed be in order? Or could it now be more serious?
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16 years ago