1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 206

Service and Appevmance Care If you have rear drum brakes, they don't have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are 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. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Battery Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedoms battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedoma battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery's label. 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 togetherif the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have Brake Pedal Travel top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Chevrolet does when it is new. See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a When you replace parts of your braking system - for example, when your brake rapid increase in pedal travel. This could linings wear down and you have to have be a sign of brake trouble. new ones put in - be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you Brake Adjustment don't, your brakes mayno longer work Every time you make a moderate brake properly. For example, if someone puts in stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If brake linings that are wrong for your you rarely make a moderate or heavier vehicle, the balance between your front stop, then your brakes might not adjust and rear brakes can change, for the worse. correctly. If you drive in that way, then - The braking performance you've come to very carefully - make a few moderate expect can change in many other ways if brake stops about every 1,000 miles someone puts in the wrong replacement ( I 600 km), so your brakes will adjust brake parts. properly. Vehicle Storage If you're not going to drivi your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. ...204