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Is there a particular brake fluid required like there is a particular motor oil? and where is the brake fluid cap located?

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Your brake system requires DOT3 brake fluid. The reservoir will be on the drivers side mounted to the master cylinder that is mounted to the brake booster that is bolted to the firewall.

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