1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 267

Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and drum brakes. rear Disc brakepads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn See "CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection'' in and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or Section 7 of this manual under Part "Periodic C be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when Maintenance Inspections." you are pushing on the brakepedal firmly). Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary help to prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect A wear and evenly torque wheel nuts the in brake pads for CAUTION: GM proper sequence to specifications. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly is applied. This does not mean something wrong with your brakes. a The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won't work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake r wa e warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Your rear drum brakes don'thave wear indicators, butif you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear Also, brake linings inspected immediately. the rear be brake drums should removed and inspected each time When the tires are removed for rotation or changing. you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could resultin costly brake repair. 6-34