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Old 11-13-2006, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dieseldiehard View Post
Most likely the reservoir has 2 compartments, the front isn't accessible because there is a partition across the center so if there's gunk in it its impossible to wipe the front section out so you might as well replace the reservoir and have a nice looking one for around $55
I put mine in the dishwasher. It will get into the nooks and crannies. I replaced both mine and my wife's fluid and cleaned both the reservoirs this way and it gets them looking like brand new inside and out.

Beware if you have a dishwasher that has a heating element in the bottom. It will melt the reservoir. Also don't forget to dry it completely because otherwise the brake fluid will absorb the water.
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