1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 225
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Manual
Page 225 highlights
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Replacing Brake System Parts squeal when the brakes are applied or lightly first The braking system on a modern vehicle complex. is applied. This does not mean something wrong with is Its many parts have to be top quality and work well of your brakes. together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake you ever heara rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear parts in them, as your Chevrolet does when new. is it brake linings inspected.Also, the rear brake drums should When you replace parts your braking system-- for of be removed and inspected each time the tires removed are example, when your brake linings wear down and you for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes have to have new ones put -- be sure you get in new replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. genuine GM replacement parts.If you don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if Brake linings should always be replaced as complete someone puts in brake linings that are wrongyour for axle sets. vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change-- for the worse.The braking performance Brake Pedal Travel you've come to expect can change in many other ways if See your dealer the brake pedal does not return to if someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. normal height, or if there a rapid increase pedal is in travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Battery Brake Adjustment Every time you makea 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,OOO miles (1 600 lun), so your brakeswl adjust properly. il Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water one of these. When to it's timefor a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom' battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown onthe original battery's label. 6-27