1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 270

Replacing Brake SystemParts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. of Its many parts have to be top quality and work well together if the vehicle to have really good braking. is Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace partsyour braking of system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and youhave to have new ones put in be sure -you get new approved replacement parts.If you GM don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your and front rear brakes can change-- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other waysif someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. the The battery is located under rear seat cushion. To access the battery, see "Removing the Rear Seat Cushion" in the Index.You don't need to access the battery tojump start your vehicle.See "Jump Starting" in the Index. A CAUTION: A battery that isnx properly vented can let sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear seat cushion. These fumes can damage your rear seat safety belt systems. You may not be able to see this damage, and the safety belts might not a f provide the protection needed in crash. I a replacement batteryis ever needed,it must be vented in the same manner as the original battery. Always make sure that the hose vent is properly reattached before reinstalling the seat cushion. Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom' battery. You never have to add water to one these. When it's time of for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery'slabel. 6-29