1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 262

Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakesand rear drum brakes if it is equipped with the3100 engine. Ithas four-wheel disc brakesif it is equipped with the 3.4L DOHC engine. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes arefirst applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something wrong with is your brakes. r Properly torqued wheel nuts necessary to help are prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel in the a nuts high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn proper sequence to GM specifications. and new pads are needed. The sound may come andgo or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when If you have rear drum brakes, they don't have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing you are pushing on the brakepedal firmly). noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should removed and inspected be each time the tires are removed rotation or changing. for When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. The brake wear warning sound means that soon be your brakes won't work well. That could lead to Brake linings should always replaced ascomplete axle sets. an accident. When you hear the brake wear See "Brake System Inspection" in Section 7 of this warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. manual under Part "Periodic Maintenance C Inspections". NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. i 6-30