1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 266

I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions climates may cause a brake squeal when or the brakes are first appliedor lightly applied.This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, if you ever hear a but rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time theare tires removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced, too. have the rear brakes inspected, Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedal does not return to normal height, if or there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. could be a sign brake This of trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle complex. Its many parts have to is if be of top quality and work well togetherthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have topquality GM brake parts in them, as your vehicle does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system- for example, when your brake linings wear down and 6-30