1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 287

Brakes Brake Fluid your brake system fixed, since leak means that sooner a or lateryour brakes won't work well,or won't work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "top your brake fluid. off' a Adding brake fluid won't correct leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you'll have too much fluid when youget new brake linings.You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. i IA CAUTION: If you havetoo much brakefluid, itcan spill on the engine. The fluid will burnif the engine hot is enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. with DOT-3 brake fluid. falls to a low level, your brake There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in When your brake fluid the reservoir might down. The first is that the brake warning light will come on. See "Brake System Warning go Light" in the Index. fluid goes down an acceptable level during normal to brake liningwear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goesback up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking outof the brake system.If it is, you should have Y 6-26