Brakes - GMC 2005 T-Series Owner's Manual

Brakes

Brake Fluid
CAUTION:
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Do not add brake fluid before you check the
level. If you do, you could get too much brake
fluid. Brake fluid could spill on the hot engine
and it can catch fire. You could be burned and
your vehicle could be damaged. See "Checking
Brake Fluid" in this section.
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If your vehicle has hydraulic
brakes, there's a brake
master cylinder. Refer to
the Maintenance Schedule
to determine when to check
your brake fluid.
Checking Brake Fluid
Apply the brake pedal several times with the ignition off.
Then clean one of the reservoir caps and the area
around the cap, and remove it.
What to Add
Use the proper fluid listed in your Maintenance Schedule.
Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help
keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
The fluid level should be
even with the bottom ring
of the filler opening. If
it is low, add enough fluid
to fill the reservoir to
the proper level.