Brake Fluid and Lubrication

You fill the reservior to 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch from the top. The master cylinder is on the driver's side mounted to the brake booster.

I'm going to say there's probably a hole in your brake line.

can u show me where the brake fluid resevior on a 1998 bmw 528i is located

The fluid needs changed and flushed. The master cylinder, hoses, and calipers could need changed.

It is recommended that brake fluid be added if it is low. We usually see marks on the dipstick (on vehicles that have them) or on the side of the brake fluid reservoir. The marks will usually say "full" or "low" and can be used as indicators as to if and when to add brake fluid. There is one more thing.

Manufacturers and service professionals usually recommended that brake fluid be changed every two years. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs water. If brake fluid absorbs atmospheric moisture over a period of time, the boiling point of the fluid will drop. Under extreme conditions, the fluid could boil causing catastrophic failure of the brakes.

You probably need to give the model, year, and the country in which you are buying the fliud to get the best recommendation.

Dot 3

DOT 3

A Geo Prizm requires regular DOT 3 brake fluid. Brake fluids labeled DOT 4, or "exceeds DOT 3 and DOT 4 specs" (such as Castrol GT/LMA) are also acceptable; these DOT 4 fluids have higher wet boiling points.

Yes it does. You can check by looking at the brake fluid resevoir, it will say what type of brake fluid to use.

There are 2 rubber seals on each end of the wheel cylinders and there leaking. REPLACE THE WHEEL CYLINDERS.

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DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid

NO SUCH THING never was The master cylinder should be semi-clear colored and marked on the side with a full line

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Yes, it absorbs moisture which makes it acidic.

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Dot 3

Dot 3

Instead of trying to "verbally" describe where and how to check the brake fluid, you will find this is well detailed and illustrated in the Owners Manual -

See "Related Questions" below for links to free downloads of the Owners Manual for your specific model year.

You have your car towed to a repair station where they will bleed the brake fluid and grease out of the brake system, and replace them with good, clean brake fluid.

Yes. Brake fluid sucks up moisture like a sponge.

Brake fluid is the medium used in the vehicle brake system to apply hydraulic pressure from the the master cylinder to the calipers or wheel cylinders to apply the pads or shoes against the discs or drums to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal is pushed. It is added to the master cylinder when it is low.

if your asking this question please don't do any work yourself if your car is having a break issue; its something you don't want to mess with.

you have to bleed or drain the fluid

In the brake fluid reservior located on top right side of engine.