1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 254

system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put-- be sure in See your dealer if brake pedal does not return to the GM you get new approved replacement parts.If you normal height, or there is a rapid increase pedal if in don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For of travel. This could be a sign brake trouble. are example, if someone puts in brake linings that wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your and front Brake Adjustment -rear brakes can change for the worse.The braking Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc performance you've come expect can change in many to brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or other ways if someone puts the wrong replacement in heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. brake parts. If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully-- make Battery 1,000 a few moderate brake stops about every miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. Every new Buick has an AC Delco Freedom@ battery. of If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your You never have to add water to one these. When it's time for a new battery, we recommend an AC Delco rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust by them Freedom battery. Getone that has the replacement backing up and firmly applying brakes a few times. the number shown onthe original battery's label. Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts The braking systemon a modern vehicleis complex. Its many parts have to be top quality and work well of together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts your braking of Vehicle Storage If you're not going to drive your vehicle 25 days for or more, removethe black, negative(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. 6-31