1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 246

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are applied or lightly first Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. applied. This does not mean something wrong with is Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a your brakes. high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads worn are Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect l be heard al the time your vehicle is moving (except when brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the firmly). you are pushing on the brake pedal proper sequence to specifications. GM Brake Wear The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won't work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, if but you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, haverear the brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed rotation or changing. When for you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" Section 7 of this in C manual under Part "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." I NOTICE: ~~ ~ ~~ Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads n could resulti costly brake repair. 6-26