the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that
fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you
should have your brake 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.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come
on.
A
chime will sound if you
try
to drive with this warning light on. See “Brake
System Warning Light” in the Index.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
--
such as Delco Supreme
11
@
(GM
Part
No.
1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing it.
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NOTICE:
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of
fluid. For example, just
a
few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil,
in
your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so
badly that they’ll have to be
replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint,
so
be careful
not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.
If
you do, wash it off immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
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