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2018 Master cylinder how do you remove the filter

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#1 ·
Trying to remove that little plastic filter on the master cylinder to withdraw some brake fluid and unable to do it. Typically lift straight up and with this one turn clockwise. The problem is that the filter won't go past the four little protrusions that block removal of this part. I can get it around a couple of them but then it wedges against the other two. Anyone have a suggestion how to pull it out. Thanks
 
#7 ·
Grabbed it with needle nose pliers lifted up turned counter clock wise, removed with no problems. I like to siphon out some and add new every few months or so. Been doing this for about 30 years with my Honda's and the fluid is always clear and no problems. Sold one to a relative and that vehicle now is 19 years old and brake fluid looks clear and no problems. I found Lucas DOT 3 brake fluid that has the exact same specs listed on the bottle that is listed on the master cylinder cap.