1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 281

system fixed, sincea leak means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well,or won't work at all. Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. So, it isn't a good idea to "top off' your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak.If you add fluid when your linings are worn, 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 If you have too much brakefluid, 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. Add brake fluid only whenwork is done on the brake hydraulic system. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the Index. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it isn't, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark or the top of the window on the side of the reservoir. 6-31