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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 firmly).

CAUTION:

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.

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 tighten wheel nuts in the

proper sequence to GM torque specifications.

Brake linings should always be replaced as complete

axle sets.

See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this manual

under Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.”

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.

Brake Adjustment

Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc

brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or

heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If

you drive in that way, then

-- very carefully -- make a few

moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km),

so your brakes will adjust properly.

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