1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 259

NOTICE: 0 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such asengine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system partsso badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let someoneput in the wrong kindof fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be spill brake fluid damaged. Be careful not to on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See "Appearance Care" in the Index. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicatbrs that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go o be heard al the time your vehicle is moving (except when l you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or lateryour brakeswon't work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound,have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 6-33