1991 Mazda Protege brake fluid

1991 MAZDA PROTEGE
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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INGOLD1
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will transmission fluid harm the brake system and how?
Apr 11, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
Yes it will, the brake rubber components are not at all compatible with the transmission fluid, they will start to swell and become soft and spongy, if you have added trans fluid to the brakes get it flushed ASAP.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 11, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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