1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 284

Brakes Brake Fluid leaking outof the brake system. If it is, you should have a your brake system fixed, since leak 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 off' your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. you add fluid If when your liningsare worn, then you'll have toomuch fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here.is filled It with DOT-3 brake fluid. in There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level the reservoir might go down. The first is the brake that fluid goes downto an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes backup. The otherreason is that fluid is If you havetoo 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. brake Add fluid onlywhen work is done onthe brake hydraulic system. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' in the Index. 6-33