1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 269

1 NOTICE: Some driving conditions climates may cause a or brake squeal when the brakes are applied or lightly first Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear drum brakes applied. This does not mean somethingwrong with is if it is equipped withthe 3 100 engine. It has four-wheel your brakes. disc brakes if it is equipped withthe 3800 engine. Properly torqued wheel nuts necessary to help are Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that prevent brake pulsation. When tires rotated, inspect are make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in pads areworn and new pads are needed. sound The the proper sequence to specifications. GM may come andgo or be heardall the time your vehicle If you have rear drum brakes, they don't have wear is moving (except when you pushing on the brake are indicators, butif you ever hear a rear brake rubbing pedal firmly). noise, havethe rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time tires are removed for rotation or the '3N: changing. When you have the brake pads replaced, front have the rear brakes inspected, too. The brake wear warning sound means that soon Brake linings should always be replacedcomplete as to your brakes won't work well. That could lead axle sets. an accident. When you hear the brake wear See "Brake System Inspection" Section 7 of this in warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. manual under P r C "Periodic Maintenance at Inspections." Brake Wear Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.