1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 242

NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could resultin costly brake repair. b Brake Adjustment Every time you apply thebrakes moderately, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be top quality and work well of together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design andtest have top-quality GM brake parts in them,as your Pontiac does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system-- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have newones put in -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may no longerwork properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other waysif someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Some driving conditions or climates may causea brake squeal when the brakes first applied or lightly are applied. This does not mean somethingis wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, if but you ever heara rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected.Also, the rear brake drums time should be removed and inspected each the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if 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. Battery Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery'slabel.