normally I am very particular about what goes into either of my D2's, but pulled a bonehead move couple days ago; after replacing power steering pump I bled/flushed the system using BRAKE FLUID rather than steering juice or ATF,
any advice on how quickly my system will be toast? planning on draining, flushing, & refilling with proper fluids yet today; have I already caused damage to seals & hoses?
any advice would be much appreicated!

 

not sure to be honest. I would drain and flush immediately. If it sounds ok and functions you might have gotten away with it.

 

After a prolonged period the brake fluid will swell the seals in the steering box and cause leaks. Short term I think you'll be fine after flushing it all out.

 

many thanks for the advice; got it drained & flushed & refilled with proper fluid today! steering appears to be fine w/ no noticeable leaks anywhere; it's been since Sunday when I put in the brake fluid by mistake; hopefully finding myself to be an "idiot" didn't cost me alot of money & time in ruining my steering pump or box;