Auto Talk 101: How to Check Brake Fluid Level

Auto Talk 101: How to Check Brake Fluid Level - as part of the expert series by GeoBeats. In checking your brake fluid, you are going to want to raise the hood and locate the brake master cylinder, typically located on the left side, under hood. And, on that brake master cylinder, you will find two lines, one says “minimum,” one says “maximum.” We are going to want that fluid to rest somewhere between the two of them. If it dips below that minimum level, then you will want to add brake fluid-and, the proper type of brake fluid. You will find that information either in your owner’s manual, or printed on the top of the cap of the brake master cylinder. A simple way to check your brake fluid level.