Chevrolet 1996 Lumina User Manual

.Brakes
system fixed, since a leak means that .sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well, or won’t wotk zit all.
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 yau 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 cyiirrder reservoir is here. It is filled
with. DOT-3 brake fluid.
Tltere are only two reasons why the brake fluid. level in the
.reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid
-goes down to-.n acceptable level during normal brake
.lining
wear; When new linings are put in, the fluid level
goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is Ieaking out:
.of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brc&e
If you have too much brakc uid, it.can sp on
%he engine.
The fluid will burn if‘ th.e engine is.
hot 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.
When your brake flwid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on, See “Brake System Warning
Light” in the .Index.

Chevrolet 1996 Lumina Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1996 Lumina
Category	Automobile
Language	English