1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 263

Brakes Brake Fluid So, it isn't a goodidea to "top off' your brake fluid, Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. you add fluid If 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. A CAUTION: -3 Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burnthe engine is hot if 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. - There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to reservoir might go down. The first is that brake fluid the check your brake fluid. See "Periodic Maintenance goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake Inspections" in the Index. lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid leaking out is of the brake system.If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won't work at all. 6-32