Possible plastic pieces in my brake fluid reservoir tank?

[YipMan_Style]

Long story short. I was trying to extract brake fluid out with a pump. It has a straw. It's a bit old. As I poke it down to get to the bottom, I may have broken off a piece of the plastic straw. Tiny like a piece of rice.

(I think the reason why it broke off is because the fluid pump is 10+ years old and lives in the garage. Even with use, it's still old.)

Car is 2017 Honda Accord.

Is there another screen somewhere at the bottom to prevent debris from going down pass the tank? Does brake fluid dissolve the plastic? What do you suggest I do now?

Brakes still work fine, and have not notice anything.

TIA

 

[Escape08]

Take the plastic peices out. If you leave those there, it could clog the brake fluid leaving you without brakes.

 

[kschachn]

Post pictures please.

 

[VWRand]

Long story short. I was trying to extract brake fluid out with a pump. It has a straw. It's a bit old. As I poke it down to get to the bottom, I may have broken off a piece of the plastic straw. Tiny like a piece of rice.

(I think the reason why it broke off is because the fluid pump is 10+ years old and lives in the garage. Even with use, it's still old.)

Car is 2017 Honda Accord.

Is there another screen somewhere at the bottom to prevent debris from going down pass the tank? Does brake fluid dissolve the plastic? What do you suggest I do now?

Brakes still work fine, and have not notice anything.

TIA

No, there is not another screen and brake fluid will not dissolve plastic. I spend several years working QC for a company that manufactured reservoirs.

 

[kschachn]

Appears to be another drive-by post.