1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 161

Brake pad wear limit indicators DRUM- IN- DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle has a drum- in- disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding- down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding- down. Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in or on the vehicle, observe the following: D Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place. D Be careful to keep the vehicle balanced. Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain the balance. D For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded weight. CAUTION The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary. D To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks. D Do not place anything on the flattened seat or it may slide forward during braking. 161