1995 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 241

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake are squeal when the brakes fiist applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something wrong with your brakes. is Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you ever hear rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear a 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 rear brakes inspected, too. the Brake linings should always replaced as complete be axle sets. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your by rear drum brakesmay need adjustment. Adjust them backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many partshave to beof top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good bralung. GM Vehicles we design and test have top-quality brake parts in them,as your Pontiac does when is new. it When you replace parts your braking system for of -example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new -genuine GM replacement parts.If you don't, your brakes mayno longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you've come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedaldoes not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a signof brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. you rarely make a moderate or If heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then very carehlly -- make a few 1,000 miles (1600 km), moderate brake stops about every so your brakes will adjust properly. 3 6-30