Brake system

Asked by Amanda Mar 29, 2019 at 09:42 AM about the 2005 Honda Civic DX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Someone put motor oil in my break system
been sitting for 2 yrs trying to get it out
bleeding and flushing not working very well
and I already changed the master shaft can
someone please tell me what I need to do

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Brake fluid and motor oil are NOT compatible, the rubber in the brake system is of a different type and most likely ruined, needing complete replacement

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