1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 244

Brake Wear Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes if it is equipped with the 3 100 engine. It has four-wheel disc brakes if it is equipped with the 3.4L DOHC engine. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications. 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 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 brake pedal firmly). noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the I rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. The brake wear warning sound means that soon Brake linings should always be replaced as complete your brakes won't work well. That could lead to axle sets. an accident. When you hear the brake wear See "Brake System Inspection" in Section of this manual 7 warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. under P r C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". at I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.