1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 256

I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Brake Adjustment I Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Some driving conditions orclimates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This doesnot mean something is wrong with your brakes. 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 brakedrums should be removed and inspectedeach time the tiresare 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. 6-28