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Brakes

Brake Fluid

Your brake master

cylinder reservoir is on

the driver’s side of the

engine compartment.

See “Engine Compartment

Overview” in the Index.

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.

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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