1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 274

Brakes Brake Fluid goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that soonerlater your or all. brakes won't work well, or won't work at 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. Your brake master cylinderreservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. If you have too much brake fluid, can spill on the it engine. The fluid burn if the engine is hot will burned, and your enough. You or others could be only vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid when work 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. in There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelthe the reservoir might go down. The first is that brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put the fluid level in, 6-29