NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops
of
mineral-based
oil,
such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so
badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If
you do, wash it
off
immediately. See “Appearance Care”
in
the Index.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc
brLake 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
corrle
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 won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
I
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 torque wheel nuts in
the
proper sequence
to
GM
specifications.
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