Things You'll Need:
- Funnel
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Step 1
Park the car and turn the engine off.
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Step 2
Open the hood of your car and secure it with the prop rod.
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Step 3
Locate your brake master cylinder. Consult your vehicle owner's manual if you can not locate your master cylinder.
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Step 4
Check the level of brake fluid in the cylinders reservoir. If your car's cylinder is plastic, you can see the brake fluid level from the outside. If the cylinder is metal, remove the top to check the fluid level. Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap so that no dirt or debris falls into the brake fluid.
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Step 5
Using a funnel, add brake fluid to the reservoir if the level falls below the minimum indicator. Fill the brake fluid level to within 1/4 inch of the top of the reservoir.
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Step 6
Put the cover back on the brake fluid cylinder.








