1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 184

Service & Appearance Care leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you'll havetoo much fluid when you get newbrake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, onlywhen work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might godown. The first isthat the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in,the fluid level goes backup. The other reason is that fluid is leakingout of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since leak means a that sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won't work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "topoff' your brake fluid. Addingbrake fluid won't correct a 178 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check yourbrake fluid. SeePeriodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index. To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above MIN. If they aren't, have yourbrake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, makesure the levels are above MIN and below the topof each window. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid - such as Delco 1 Supreme 1 s (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it.