1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 253

~ m8;Brake Wear Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear brakes. drum Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads worn are See "CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection" in The and new pads are needed. sound may come and go or Section 7 of this manual underPart C "Periodic l be heard al the time your vehicle is moving (except when Maintenance Inspections." you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires rotated, inspect are brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence toGM specifications. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may are squeal when the brakes first applied or lightly is wrong with applied. This does not mean something your brakes. 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. 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 immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tiresare removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" Section 7 of this in manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 6-30