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 4;v-1y).
Notices
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.
The brake wear warning sound means
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See
Brake
System Inspection
on
page
6-18
soon your brakes won’t work well. That could
lead to an accident. When you hear the brake
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Brake Pedal Travel
wear warning sound, have your vehicle
See your dealer
if
the brake pedal does not return to
serviced.
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 brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
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