1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 249

Brake Wear Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear drum 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 or be heardall the time your vehicle is moving go (except when you pushing on the brake pedal -are firmly). I I 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 arefirst applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but you ever heara if rear brake rabbing noise, have therear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires itre removed for rotation or changing. When you have front brakes replaced, the have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replacedcomplete axle sets. as Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase pedal travel. This could be a sign brake in of trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time youmake a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust wear. for If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, rear drum brakes your may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing upfirmly applying the and brakes a few times. 6-31