1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 240

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. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is tohave really good braking. Vehicles wedesign and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as yourPontiac 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 -- be sure you get new in genuine GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes mayno longer work properly.For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between yourfront and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other ways if someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not returnto 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 or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you dnve 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. 6-27