Specifications

Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make your
brakes-
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads See CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspection on
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
mae 6-23.
may come and go or be heard all the time your
vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing
on
the brake pedal firmly).
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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
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the proper sequence to GM torque specifications.
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Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the
The brake
v1 Ir warning sound eans that soon
rear brake linings inspected immediately.
Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
time the tires are removed for rotation or chanaina.
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the
rear brakes inspected, too.
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Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costlv brake repair.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See Brake
Svstem Inspection on page 6-23.
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