Your
Cadillac 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).
The
brake wear
warning
sound
means
that
soon
your
brakes
won9$
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 torque wheel
nuts
in
the
proper sequence to
GM
specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced
as
complete
axle
sets.
See “Brake System Inspection”
in
the
Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part
C
“Periodic Maintenance
Inspections”.
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.
Every
time
you
apply
the
brakes,
with
or
without the
vehicle
moving,
your brakes adjust
for
wear.
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