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Parking brake reservoir fluid
Can't find the post that talked about lube points -- and Larry mentioned the brake reservoir.   

Couldn't find anything about the type of oil to use:    engine oil, brake oil, trans oil?     Thanks.

2017 Newmar Canyon Star
2002 Lazy Daze MB
2005 Honda CRV Toad

Re: Parking brake reservoir fluid
Reply #1
You want to use automatic transmission fluid Mercon "V".  Should be filled to top of reservoir opening.

Checked mine last week.  Fluid looked a little burnt or dirty.  Does anyone know if the fluid should be changed or just filled?

Roger
2004 FL

Re: Parking brake reservoir fluid
Reply #2
You want to use automatic transmission fluid Mercon "V".  Should be filled to top of reservoir opening.
Does anyone know if the fluid should be changed or just filled?
While there is no specified change interval, periodic replacement would be a good idea if you can remove the old fluid.
There isn't a drain plug and there isn't much room inside the filler hole to stick a tube down into the reservoir, that would be used for pulling the old fluid out.  It's a really tight area to work in.
To ease filling, use a pump than fits in a bottle of trans fluid. It take very little to fill the reservoir.
Amazon.com: Plews 55001 Lubrimatic Fluid Quart Pump, Fits Standard Quart...

Larry
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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
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Re: Parking brake reservoir fluid
Reply #3
Thanks Larry,
I think I'll leave the fluid alone, for now.  If my transmission fluid looked the same as the fluid in the parking brake reservoir, I would definitely  know that it was long past due to change the ATF.  My 2004 LD has just 23,000 miles on it.

Roger
2004 FL