1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 354

Some driving conditions climates may cause a brake or are squeal when the brakes first applied or lightly applied. Your Pontiac has front brakes and rear drum brakes. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. disc Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake prevent brake pulsation. When tires rotated, inspect are pads are worn and new padsare needed. The sound brake padsfor wear and evenly torquewheel nuts in the may come and go be heard all the or time your vehicle proper sequence to GM specifications. is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if pedal firmly). you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear Also, the rear brakedrums should brake linings inspected. be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. The brake wear warning sound means that soon Brake linings should always be replaced as complete your brakes won't work well. That could lead to axle sets. the an accident. When you hear brake wear See "Brake System Inspection" Section 7 of this manual in warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. under Part C, "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Brake Wear l Brake Pedal Travel I NOTICE: I See your dealerif the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or there is a rapid increase pedal if in travel. This could bea sign of brake trouble. Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes, withwithout the or vehicle moving, your brakes adjust wear. for