Not my finest hour, but yes, I added ATF to brake fluid. Less than an ounce, about a week ago. I know to restore the vehicle to safe operating condition, all things rubber must be replaced in the brake system. Ergo, the entire brake system must be replaced. Not negotiable. That's already been bought and paid for and the vehicle won't be operated until that's done. That is calipers all around, hoses, a flush, a master cylinder.
What I cannot find consensus about, is the ABS system. Some are saying it gets replaced with all else. Others say various things:
- probably fine. If the flush happens and it still works, you're home free.
- maybe the ABS will be killed due to my stupidity now or at a later time, but that just means it'll be like driving a car without ABS.
- the ABS is a time bomb; it may function perfectly now but can contaminate newly installed components in the future.
-if you do attempt to reuse the ABS, the flush must occur with denatured alcohol, not brake fluid. Then again, I've heard denatured alcohol can be harmful to the very rubber components we're trying to save here.
My mechanic is of the opinion to pressure flush, and then hope for the best. But I don't think he thought about it until I asked.
I trust the opinions of BITOG more then anyone else in real life or online. But I really didn't want to admit what I did to you all! Hoping for clarity. Thanks all.
What I cannot find consensus about, is the ABS system. Some are saying it gets replaced with all else. Others say various things:
- probably fine. If the flush happens and it still works, you're home free.
- maybe the ABS will be killed due to my stupidity now or at a later time, but that just means it'll be like driving a car without ABS.
- the ABS is a time bomb; it may function perfectly now but can contaminate newly installed components in the future.
-if you do attempt to reuse the ABS, the flush must occur with denatured alcohol, not brake fluid. Then again, I've heard denatured alcohol can be harmful to the very rubber components we're trying to save here.
My mechanic is of the opinion to pressure flush, and then hope for the best. But I don't think he thought about it until I asked.
I trust the opinions of BITOG more then anyone else in real life or online. But I really didn't want to admit what I did to you all! Hoping for clarity. Thanks all.