Brakes - Pontiac 2009 G8 Owner's Manual

Brakes

Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is filled with DOT-4 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir
might go down:
•
The brake fluid level goes down
because of normal brake lining
wear. When new linings are
installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
•
A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic
system can also cause a low fluid
level. Have the brake hydraulic
system fixed, since a leak means
that sooner or later the brakes will
not work well.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings
are worn, there will be too much
fluid when new brake linings
are installed. Add or remove brake
fluid, as necessary, only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
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CAUTION
If too much brake fluid is added,
it can spill on the engine and
burn, if the engine is hot enough.
You or others could be burned,
and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 4-15.
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