system fixed, since a leak
means
that
sooner
or later
your
brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at
all.
So,
it
isn’t
a good idea to
“top
off’
your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
If
you add fluid
when your linings
are
worn,
then you’ll have
too
much
fluid when
you
get new brake linings.
You
should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work ’is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
A
CAUTION:
If you have too much brake fluid, it can
spill
on
the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine
is
hot
enough.
You
or others could be burned, and
your
vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work
is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
check your brake fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections” in the Index.
Checking Brake Fluid
You can check the
brake fluid without
taking
off
the cap.
Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir.
The fluid levels should be above
MIN,
If
they aren’t,
have your brake system checked
to
see
if
there is
a
leak.
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make
sure the levels
are
above
MIN
and below the
top
of
each window.
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