1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 305
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Manual
Page 305 highlights
NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, inyour brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll haveto be replaced. Don't let someone inthe put wrong kind of fluid. If you.spil1brake fluid on your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to spillbrake fluid on your vehicle.If you do, washit off immediately. See"Appearance Care" in the Index. Brake Wear Your Pontiac has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and newpads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won't work well. That could leadto an accident. Whenyou hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 6-35