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I accidently put power steering fluid in brake reservoir

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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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Default I accidently put power steering fluid in brake reservoir

Help! I think I messed my brake system up. I put power steering fluid in the brake reservoir and ran it for about 30 mins before I realized it. Now the brake light comes on, but sometimes when I tap it, it does off. The right caliper is locking up on the brakes. What should I do to fix this? Should I get a used master cylinder and calipers?
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 8:17 PM
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I would take it and have the fluid changed out before you go throwing parts at it.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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Flush the entire system before you drive any farther, it is no longer safe to be on the road. Hopefully no damage permanent damage was done.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 2:13 PM
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Ditto, FLUSH the system.
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