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Master cylinder — brake fluid level check – Dodge 2015 Challenger-SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

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high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.

Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately

if the “Brake Warning Light” indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-

forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing

the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the “MAX”

mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may

cause leaking in the system.

Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-

ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc

brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake

pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a

leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-

fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-

taining Your Vehicle” for further information.

WARNING!

Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake

fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the

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