2014 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 252

10-28 Vehicle Care done, the brakes might not work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for the vehicle, the balance between the front and rear brakes can change - for the worse. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required. Brake Adjustment Every brake stop, the disc brakes automatically adjust for wear. The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. . Brake Fluid Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced - for example, when the brake linings wear down and new ones are installed - be sure to get new approved replacement parts. If this is not The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-7 for the location of the reservoir. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.