> 1) The reservoir is actually in pretty good shape after taking a
> wire brush
> to it, but there's a black sludge in the bottom of it. Any
> recommendations
> on what cleaner I can use that won't contaminate the brake fluid?
> My first
> thought would be a WD40 soak then a good spray with brake disk
> cleaner/degreaser.
Brake cleaner is good, I'd go directly to that and skip the WD40. With
care, it's possible to undo the nut on the bottom and remove the inner
reservoir, which should let you get in there with a baby bottle brush or
similar to knock off the crud.
> 2) Will DOT4 brake fluid eat "clear coat"?
Yes it will. I vote for DOT 5.
Randall
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