2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 367

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under the hood service, or immediately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system failure. "FULL" dot and an "ADD" dot. The fluid level must be kept within these two dots. Do not add fluid above the full mark because leakage may occur at the cap. With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct Fluid type. WARNING! Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point, or unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. You could have an accident. The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a 7