1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 271
1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Manual
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Some driving conditions or cljrnates may cause-abrake squeal when.the brakes are first app1ie.d or li,ghtly ;ipplied. This; does.laotmean something is-wrong with your brakes, Propeiiy torqued wheel nuts axnecessary to h:elp prevent. brake pulsation. When tirm are rotated, inspect -brakepads for wear and evenly 'torque wheel nuts in the -propersequence to GM specifications. You r e a dnm brakes. don't'h-ave wear irdicators, but-if you ever hear a rex brake rubbing noise, have the rear -brakelinings inspected. Also, the .rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tit-& are removed -forrotatimar changing, When you have the &ant brakes replaced, have the rear bp&minspected, too, .Brake linings should alw-aysbe replaced as complete axle -sets. See, "Brake System I-nspection" ixl Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Pexiodic Maintenance Inspections." Brake Adjustment Every time youmake a brace s~op, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If your brake pedal goes down farthcr than normal., your rear drum brakes may need-:adjustrnent.Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Replacing B:rake System Pats .BrakeP.edaLTravel S-eeyour dealer if the brake pedal does .not return to normal hei-ht,, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal ,travel. This cau1.d be a sign :qf brake troubk, I 6-34