1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 257

Brakes Brake Fluid system fixed, since a leak means that sooner .or later your 'brakes won't work well, ,or ,won't workal at l. So, it isn't a good idea to "top ofF' your bra3se.fluid. Adding brakefluid won't correct a leak. If you,add fluid worn, then you'll have too much when your linings are fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, when work is only -doneon the brake hydraulic system. U Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here.is filled It with DOT-3 brake fluid. in "here are only two reasons why the brake fluid level the reservoir might go down. The is that the brake fluid first goes down to a acceptable level during normal brake n W g wear. When newlinings are putin, the fluid level goes back up. The. other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brakesystem. If it is, you should have your brake w 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 couldbe burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake fluidfalls to a low level, your brake warning light will comeon. A chime will sound you if try to drive with h s warning light on. See "Brake t System Warning Light" the Index. in