• Thus,
if
the brake pedal goes down
farther than normal due to a lack
of
adjustment, drive backward and forward
a few times. Apply the brakes firmly
when going each way.
• .
See
your dealer
if
pedal height does not
return to normal, or
if
there
is
a rapid
increase
in
pedal travel, which could be a
sign
of other brake trouble.
• Also,
see
your dealer
if
the parking
brake needs adjustment.
NOTICE: Front disc brakes have a built-in
wear
indicator that is designed
to
make a
high·pitched squealing
or
cricket-like warning
sound when the brake linings are worn to
where new linings
are
needed. The sound will
come and go or be heard all
the
time when
the wheels
are
rolling,
but
will Stop when the
brake pedal
is
pushed down firmly. There
are
also several brake checks listed
in
the
Oldsmobile Maintenance Schedule folder.
PARKING
BRAKE
• To
set
the parking brake, fully depress
foot pedal at the far left side.
• For better holding power, first press
down the regular brake pedal with the
right foot. Then hold it while setting the
parking brake with the left foot.
• To release the parking brake,
pullihe
"BRAKE RELEASE" lever located at
the lower left
of
the instrument panel.
• To help remind you, the brake system
warning light is designed
to
come
on
if
the parking brake control
is
not fully
released and the ignition
is
in "RUN."
•
Never
drive the
car
with the parking
brake set as this may overheat the rear
brakes, reducing their effectiveness and
causing excessive wear or damage.
NOTICE: Brake linings should be inspected
for wear by a qualified mechanic
in
accordance with recommendation specified
in
the Maintenance Schedule folder. More
frequent inspections should be made
if
driving
conditions
in
your
area,
such
as traffiC
or
terrain,
or
techniques
of
individual drivers
result
in
frequent brake applications. Your
Oldsmobile dealer
is
best qualified
to
advise
you
as to how often this inrpection should
be
performed.
When
replacement parts
are
required,
GM
and
Delco parts
are
recommended.
HEADLIGHT
DIMMER
SWITCH
The dimmer
Switch
that controls the
headlight high/low beam has been removed
from the floor and built into the turn
signal
lever.
See
"Steering Column
Controls" section.
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