1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 285

Brakes Brake Fluid your brake systemfixed, since a leakmeans that sooner or lateryour brakes won't work well, won't work or at all. So, it isn't a good ideato "top off' your brake fluid. Adding brakefluid 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 brakelinings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done onthe brake hydraulic system. IA Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brakefluid 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 the fluid in, level goes back up. The other reason is thatfluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is, you should have CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, can spill on it 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 when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 6-26