1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 276

Brake Wear Your vehicle has front discbrakes and rear arum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that 1; make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake' pads are wornand new pads are needed. The sound h a y come andgo or be heard all the time vehicle is your moving (except when you are pushing on the brake . .:i 1, pedal firmly). ._#, . I Some driving conditions or clima s may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are firsta plied orlightly applied. This does not mean some hing is wrong with your brakes. I See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenan - Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under PaI C "Periodic t Maintenance Inspections." : ,, I The brake wear warning sound means that so0 your brakes won't work well. That could lead o an accident. When hear the brake wear you your vehicle serviced. warning sound, have ir I Properly torqued wheel nuts Wh prevent brake pulsation. brake pads for wear 'andeve the proper sequence to GM Your rear drum brakes don' if you ever hear a rear br rear brake linings inspected i brake drums should be r the tires are removed fo you have the front br brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should axle sets. See "Brake System I Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. this manual under P Inspections." 6-32 I