Oldsmobile Bravada 1997 - Brake Fluid Topping Off Caution; Checking Brake Fluid Level

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.
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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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