Brake Fluid - Buick RIVIERA 1996 Manual

Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
"here 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 a n acceptable level during normal brake
W g 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
a l l .
So, it isn't a good idea to "top ofF' your bra3se.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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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. A chime will sound if you
try to drive with t h s warning light on. See "Brake
System Warning Light" in the Index.