1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 289

' A CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakeswon't work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Brake linings should always replaced as complete be axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual underP r C "Periodic Maintenance at Inspections." Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedal does return to not normal height, or there is a rapid if increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. I NOTICE: Brake Adjustment I Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. I Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may squeal when the brakes are applied or lightly first applied. This does not mean something wrong with is your brakes. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Every timeyou make a moderate brake stop,your disc brakes adjustfor wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly.If you drivein that way, then -- very carefully -- make a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. The park brake system has separate brake linings that do not self adjustfor wear. I the park brake lever pulls f up more than the normal eighteen clicks, the parking brakes may need adjustment.See your dealer. 6-36