If brake fluid can damage paint this badly, it's no good for human skin either. Dab the spill area with paper towels to absorb as much spilled fluid as possible. Do not wipe!

Like motor oil or transmission fluid, your car's brake fluid needs to be changed to ensure proper performance, but how often? Here's what is recommended. ... paint, tires, and gearbox.

DOT 5.1 fluid is generally safe to use in vehicles that call for DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluids, but mixing them can compromise the capabilities of either fluid, so it's best to have your brake system bled ...

If brake fluid can damage paint this badly, it's no good for human skin either. Dab the spill area with paper towels to absorb as much spilled fluid as possible. Do not wipe!