1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 296

NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in yourbrake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let someone in the put wrong kindof fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's painted surfaces,the paint finish can be damaged.-Be careful not spill brake fluid to on your vehicle.If you do, washit off immediately. See "Appearance Care" in the Index. The brake wear warning sound means soon that your brakes won't work well. That could leadto an accident. When youhear the brake wear .warningsound. have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-outbrake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions climates may cause a brake or squeal when the brakes are applied or lightly first Brake Wear applied. This does not mean something is wrong with Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. your brakes. are Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a Properly torqued wheel nuts necessary to help high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn prevent brake pulsation. When tires .are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel in the nuts and new pads are needed. The sound may come and or go GM specifications. be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when proper sequence to you are pushing on the brakepedal finnly). 6-34