To check and see if your brake fluid level is low, locate the brake fluid reservoir. If the level of the fluid does not reach the 'full' line on the reservoir, add some.
It is located against the middle of the firewall. It has a gooseneck with a cap on it, so it is not readily identified.
The brake fluid is located in the Master Cylinder mounted under the hood, drivers side, in front of the booster, on the firewall. You will see a reservoir containing the fluid. Of course there is fluid in all the brake lines, wheel cylinders, & calibers.
Usually it's low brake fluid or a problem with the abs. Check the brake fluid reservoir. Often the brake fluid will go down as the brake pads wear and the calipers has to travel further.
The reservoir is located on the driver's side rear of the engine compartment below the wiper boat assembly. Be sure to clean the cap before removing it and use the correct type of brake fluid as indicated on the cap. Normally, as the brake linings wear the fluid level in the reservoir drops. The level should not go so low as to affect functioning of the brakes or turn on a warning indicator lamp. When the linings are replaced, unless fluid is removed from the system, the fluid will rise to its previous level. If additional fluid had been added to the reservoir, it may overflow and spill brake fluid out. If not immediately cleaned off, brake fluid can damage paint, metal, plastic, and wiring. Keep in mind that if you have a low brake fluid level you should check for worn brake linings or fluid leaks. Excessively worn linings or leaking brake fluid can lead to brake failure if not corrected.
Under the hood, far driver side, up near the windshield.
It is important to maintain the brake fluid levels in a car. The brake fluid type for a 2002 Grand AM is DOT 3 brake fluid.
Could be the brake fluid reservoir is low which would be telling you the brakes need attention. Could be parking brake not fully released
Stand in front of the engine. The reservoir is inside the passenger side quarter panel.
It is attached to the bottom of the washer fluid reservoir.
The reservoir is inside the transmission. The fluid is stored in the pan underneath the transmission.
With the engine off, remove the power steering reservoir cap, and read the fluid level.