1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 284

Brakes Brake Fluid leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since aleak means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won't work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "top your brake fluid. off' Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak.If you add fluid when your linings areworn, then you'll 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 hydraulic system. I Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There areonly 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 reasonis that fluid is If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. Thefluid 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 hydraulic system. When your brake fluid falls to a level, your brake low warning light will come on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 6-25