1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 265

Brake Wear Your Corvette has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go orbe heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean somethingis wrong with your brakes. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. IA CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well. That could leadto an accident. When you hear -.he brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. I serviced* Brake Adjustment As you make brake stops, your disc brakes automatically adjust for wear. 6-34