1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 281

Brakes Brake Fluid your brake system fixed, sincea leak means that sooner or lateryour brakes won't work well, or won't work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "topoff' your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. you add fluid If when your linings areworn, 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 CA, TION: Your brake master cylinder reservoiris here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. If you have too much brake fluid, can spill it will on the engine. The fluid burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid onlywhen work is done on the brake hydraulic system. There are only two reasons the brake fluid level why in the reservoir might go down. The first that the brake is Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhen to fluid goes down to acceptable level during an normal check your brake fluid. See "Periodic Maintenance brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid In~pections'~the Index. in level goesback up. The other reason that fluid is is leaking outof the brake system. If it is, you should have 6-35