WARNING
BRAKE FLUID EATS PAINT. Take great care not to splash or spill brake fluid
on painted surfaces. Should you spill a small amount on the car's finish,
don't panic, just flush the area with plenty of water.
When adding fluid to the system ONLY use fresh DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. DOT 3 brake fluid will absorb moisture when it is exposed to the atmosphere, which will lower its boiling point. A container that has been opened once, closed and placed on a shelf will allow enough moisture to enter over time to contaminate the fluid within. If your brake fluid is contaminated with water, you could boil the brake fluid under hard braking and loose all/some of the brake system. Don't take the risk, buy fresh brake fluid whenever you must add to the system.