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Brake Fluid
The hydraulic clutch and
brake master cylinder
use the same reservoir.
The reservoir is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12
for the location of the
reservoir.
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 or hydraulic clutch
system if you have a manual transaxle. If it is, you
should have both systems checked and the necessary
repairs made, since a leak means that sooner or
later your brakes and/or clutch will not work well, or
will not work at all.
So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you will 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 and/or clutch 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
and/or clutch hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 3-34.
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