Owner`s manual
Brakes
Brake
Fluid
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Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with
DOT-3
brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake
fluid goes down
to
an acceptable level during normal
brake lining
wear.
When
new
linings
are
put in, 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.
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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.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See "Brake System Warning
Light"
in
the
Index.
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