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Some
driving conditions
or cljrnates may cause-a
brake
squeal when.
the
brakes are first app1ie.d or li,ghtly
;ipplied. This; does.laot mean something is- wrong with
your brakes,
Propeiiy torqued wheel nuts axnecessary to h:elp
prevent.
brake pulsation. When
tirm are rotated, inspect
-brake pads for wear
and evenly 'torque wheel nuts in the
-proper sequence to GM specifications.
You r e a
dnm
brakes. don't'h-ave wear irdicators,
but- if
you ever
hear a
rex
brake rubbing noise, have the
rear
-brake- linings inspected. Also, the .rear brake drums should
be removed and inspected
each
time the tit-& are removed
-for rotatimar changing, When
you
have
the
&ant brakes
replaced, have the
rear bp&m inspected, too,
.Brake linings should alw-ays be replaced as complete
axle -sets.
See, "Brake
System I-nspection" ixl Section 7 of this manual
under Part
C
"Pexiodic Maintenance Inspections."
.Brake P.edaL Travel
S-ee your dealer if the brake pedal does .not return to
normal hei-ht,, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
,travel. This cau1.d
I
be
a sign
:qf
brake troubk,
Brake Adjustment
Every time you
make a
brace s~op, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
If your brake pedal goes down farthcr
than normal.,
your
rear drum brakes may need-:adjustrnent. Adjust them by
backing up and firmly applying the
brakes a few times.
Replacing B:rake System Pats
6-34
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