Chevrolet 2011 Suburban 1500, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011
10-28 Vehicle Care
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a
leak. If fluid is added when the
linings are worn, there will be too
much fluid when new brake linings
are installed. Add or remove brake
fluid, as necessary, only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
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WARNING
If too much brake fluid is added,
it can spill on the engine and
burn, if the engine is hot enough.
You or others could be burned,
and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system. See
“ Checking
Brake Fluid ” in this section.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See
Brake System Warning
Light on page 5 ‑ 23 .
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
to determine when to check the
brake fluid. See
Scheduled
Maintenance on page 11 ‑ 2 .
Checking Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid by looking at the
brake fluid reservoir. See
Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10
‑ 6 .
The fluid level should be above
MIN. If it is not, have the brake
hydraulic system checked to see
if there is a leak.
After work is done on the brake
hydraulic system, make sure the
level is above the MIN but not over
the MAX mark.
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 ‑ 7 .
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it.
This helps keep dirt from entering
the reservoir.
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WARNING
With the wrong kind of fluid in
the brake hydraulic system,
the brakes might not work well.
This could cause a crash. Always
use the proper brake fluid.