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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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No experience. When braking this am, car barely stopped. Checked braked fluid and this is what it looks like. Im guessing its supposed to be higher, but how high do I fill it? Also, what brake fluid?

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Brake fluid should be clear. Yours looks like it needs to be flushed out and replaced. You fill it with DOT3 (this is the common type) about 1/8"-1/4" from the top.

Don't get brake fluid on your paint, it will remove it before you can wipe it off.
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Thank you. First time its not raining in weeks and I want to enjoy the sun!
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