1995 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 269

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust by them backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. If you have rear drum brakes, they don'thave 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. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have: tobe of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles wedesign and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Chevrolet 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 brakelinings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between yourfront 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 t+ wrong replacement brake parts. 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. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully -- make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly.