Brake
Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum
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).
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The ‘ake wear warning sound eans 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.
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.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but
if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the
rear brake linings inspected immediately.
Also,
the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each
time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the
rear brakes inspected,
too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See
Brake
System
Inspection on page
6-27.
Notice:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
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