1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 276

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedal does not return to normal height,or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could a signof brake trouble. be Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have be of top quality and work well to together if the vehicle to have really good braking. is Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality Brake Adjustment GM brake parts. When you replace parts your braking of system -- for example, when your brake linings wear Every time you make a moderate brake your disc stop, down and you have have new ones put in be sure to -brakes adjustfor wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. you get new approvedGM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may longer work properly. For no If you drive in that way, then very carefully -- make -example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong a few moderate brake stops about every1,000miles for your vehicle, the balance between your and front (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. rear brakes can change for the worse. The braking -If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your performance you've cometo expect can change in many rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by other waysif someone putsin the wrong replacement backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. brake parts. 6-34 -~ . . ~