1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 219

Service & Appearance Care Brake Master Cylinder (CONK) What to Add Brake Wear Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come andgo or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "top off' your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid. Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed won't correct a leak. If you add fluid container only, and always clean the brake when your linings are worn, then you'll fluid reservoir cap before removing it. have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work NOTICE: is done on the brake hydraulic system. e Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced. Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See "Appearance Care" in the When your brake fluid falls to a low level, Index. your brake warning light will come on. A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in theIndex. @ ...218