2001 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 269

Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in is moving (except when you are pushing on brake the the proper sequence to specifications. GM pedal firmly). Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have t rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each tim the tires are removed rotation or changing. When for The brake wear warning sound means that soon you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear your brakes won't work well. That could lead to brakes inspected, too. an accident.When you hear the brake wear Brake linings should always be replaced as complete warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" in Section of this 7 manual under P r C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." at NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or there is a rapid increase pedal if in travel. This could be a signbrake trouble. of 6-32