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Nov 25, 2005 | 10:14 PM

edmike

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Cross-contamination

I plan to do my first ATF check/fill service on my 02 Explorer 5R55W transmission tomorrow and will be using a suction gun to force the new ATF if needed up into the tranny (no dipstick on this model!). Can I use the same suction gun later on to remove brake fluid from the master cylinder as I perform my first brake flush or should I go out and buy a different pump?

Nov 27, 2005 | 12:30 AM

hotroddually

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just to be safe,i would not use the same gun.brake fluid residue in the tranny would be nasty.is the price of 2 sepperate guns worth risking your tranny?

Nov 27, 2005 | 03:19 PM

rclarke

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Oil damage to the brake system can be just about as expensive to repair as damage to transmission. Don't take any chances by using the same suction gun.