1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 272

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied lightly or applied, This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. If your brake pedal goes downfarther than norrid, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjdsi them by backing upand firmly applying the brakes a few times. If you have rear drum brakes, they don't have wear indicators, but if ever hear rear brake rubbing you a noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. the Also, rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed rotation or changing. for When you have the front brakes replaced, the rear have brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced complete as axle sets. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicleis complkx. Its many parts haveto be of top qualityand wokk well. together if the vehicle to have really good briking. is Vehicles we design and test have top-quality brake GM parts in them, as your Pontiac does when new. it is When you replace parts your brakingsystem,-- for ,& *..bof i example, when your brake linings wear down dnd yob . have to have new ones putin -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you don't,yuia ,% brakes may no longer work properly. em$le, if For someone putsin brake linings that wrong €& ybuf are vehicle, the balance between your front and re& btakes can change -- for the worse. The braking perfoi-mhnce , you've come to expect can changein many other way$ if someone putsin the wrongreplacement brake parts. t Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or there is a if rapidincrease in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate stop, your disc brake brakes adjustfor wear. If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully-- make