1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 194

NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. _r Brake Pedal Travel Some driving conditionsor climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakesare first applied or lightly applied. Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets, See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a The braking system on a modern vehicle rapid increase in pedal travel. This could is complex. Its many parts have to be of be a sign of brake trouble. top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Brake Adjustment Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as Every time you make a moderate brake your Pontiac does when it is new. When stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you replace parts of your braking you rarely make a moderate or heavier system -- for example, when your brake stop, then your brakes might not adjust linings wear down and you have to have correctly. If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully -- make a few moderate new ones put in -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you brake stops about every 1,000 miles don't, your brakes may no longer 'work ( 1600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. For example, if someon? puts in properly. brake linings that are wrong for your If your brake pedal goes down farther vehicle, the balance between your front than normal, your rear drum brakes may and rear brakes can change, for the worse. need adjustment. Adjust them by backing The braking performance you've come to up and firmly applying the brakes a few expect can change in many other ways if times. someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Replacing Brake System Parts 193...