1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 292

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or there is a rapid increase in pedal if travel. This could be a sign brake trouble. of Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehiclecomplex. Its is 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 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 stop, your disc down and you have to have new ones put -- be sure in brakes adjust for wear.If you rarely make a moderate or you get new approved GM replacement parts.If you If heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For you drive in that way, then -- very carefully-- make a few example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km). for your vehicle, the balance between your front and 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 come to expect can change in many rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by other waysif someone puts in the wrong replacement backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. brake parts. 6-34