1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 193

Service & Appearance Care Brake Master Cylinder (CONT.) What to Add: 3rake Wear 'our Pontiac has front disc brakes and ear drum brakes. Xsc brake pads have built-in wear ndicators that make a high-pitched varning sound when the brake pads are vorn and new pads are needed. The ound may come andgo or be heard all he time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal irmly). When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco when your linings are worn, then you'll Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535). have too much fluid when you get new Use new brake fluid from a sealed brake linings. You should add (or remove) :ontainer only, and always clean the brak brake fluid, as necessary, only when work fluid reservoir cap before removing it. is done on the brake hydraulic system. @ NOTICE: e Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system partsso badly that they'll have to bereplaced. 0 Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brakefluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See "Appearance Care" in the Index. When your brake fluid falls to a low level. your brake warning light wil1,comeon. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index.