1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 248

Brake Pedal Travel See your retailerif the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality Brake Adjustment GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc system -- for example, when your brake linings wear put in -- be sure brakes adjustfor wear. If you rarely make a moderate or down and you have to have new ones If you heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. you get new approved GM replacement parts. don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully-- make example, if someone putsin brake linings that are wrong a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles for your vehicle, the balance between your front and (1 600 h ) so , your brakes will adjust properly. rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your performance you've come to expect can change in man rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement pumping the brake pedal repeatedly while the engine is brake parts. running withthe shift lever in PARK (P). Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never haveto add waterto one of these. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Getone that has the replacement number show on the original battery's label. 6-25