Brakes - Pontiac Solstice 2008 Owner's Manual

Brakes

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 and/or clutch hydraulic system.
If it is, you should have the brake and/or clutch hydraulic
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes and/or clutch will not work well.
The brake master
cylinder reservoir is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12
for the location of the
reservoir.
It is not a good idea to top off the brake/clutch fluid.
Adding fluid will not correct a leak. If fluid is added
when the brake linings are worn, there will be too
much fluid when new brake linings are installed.
Add or remove fluid, as necessary, only when work
is done on the brake/clutch hydraulic system.
CAUTION:
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If your vehicle has 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 and/or clutch hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake
warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 3-27.
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