Brake
Wear
Your Geo 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
wor~ 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 sooner
or later your brakes won’t work
well.
That could
lead
to
an accident. When you hear the brake
wear warning
sound,
have your vehicle serviced.
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NOTICE:
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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,
Free movement
of
brake calipers and properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.
When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers for
movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque wheel
nuts
in
the proper sequence to GM 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.
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 brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected,
too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
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.
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