LolaC

my brake light keeps coming on, especially when I go uphill, so I'm pretty sure my brake fluid is low. I'm going to check it this evening (when it's not been sitting out in the sweltering heat all day and I'm not going to have to touch a 1000 degree hood to get to it), if it's low, do I just add fluid or do I have to do other things also? (No, I'm not very mechanically inclined, obviously).
It's a 2004 PT Cruiser if that matters.

JetDoc

Just make sure you use the right kind of clean, fresh brake fluid... The information is printed on the cap of the master cylinder.

Ron B

Chances are that the reason the light is coming on is because your brakes are almost worn out. As the brake pads wear, the caliper pistons move out to stay against the pad. Extra fluid is drawn in from the brake fluid reservoir causing the level to drop. If you know that the brakes are good because they have been replaced recently, then you must have a leak. I'd get that checked out asap. You can just add fluid but get it checked tomorrow>

John Paul

USE DOT#3 brake fluid from a new sealed container. And remember as brake pads wear the fluid level drops I would if I were you have the front brake pads inspected and replaced if necessary and let the brake shop add fluid or change fluid if necessary. Especally if the PT has over 36,000 miles and no brake pads replaced in the past.

cliffie

you can add he brake fluid but my guess would be it the brake wear sensor that is lighting up which means your brake
shoes are getting thin and need replacing.. if this is the case
there are brake shoe replacement specials all the time..i believe the specials run about 79.00 per axle its ok to wait for a while but once that brake light stays on get it done or you will wind up spending lots more if rotors or drums get messed up.. but lets hope you can just add some brake fluid..
good luck