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Brake Wear

Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.

Disc brake pads have built

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in wear indicators that make 

a high

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pitched warning sound when the brake pads are

worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come 
and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving
(except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).

CAUTION:

The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead 
to an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.

NOTICE:

Continuing to drive with worn

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out brake pads

could result in costly brake repair.

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong 
with your brakes.

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in 
the proper sequence to GM torque specifications.

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 immediately. 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 brake pads replaced, have the
rear brakes inspected, too.

Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.

See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this
manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.”