1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 253
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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NOTICE: Brake Pedal Travel I Continuing to drive with worn-outbrake pads could result in costly brake repair. I 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. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate ar heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully -- make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up 'and firmly applying the brakes a few times. if Your rear drum brakesdon't have wear indicators, but you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have rear the brake linings inspected.Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced, have rear brakes inspected, too. the Brake linings should always be replaced as complete Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modem 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. Vehicles we design and teSt 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 new ones put in -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you don't, your 6-31