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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal firmly).
--
le bra wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes won’t work well. That could
lead to an accident. When you hear the brake
wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence
to
GM
torque specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See
Brake
System
Inspection on page
6-14.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer
if
the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if
there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake
Adjustment
Every time you make
a
moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
If you rarely make a moderate
or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust
correctly. If you drive in that way, then
-
very
carefully
-
make a few moderate brake stops about
every
1,000
miles
(1
600
km), so your brakes will adjust
properly.
5-40
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