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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.
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. 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 the rear brakes inspected,
too.
Brake linings should always be replaced
a s
complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you apply the brakes moderately, with or
without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your
Buick
does when it is new. When
you replace parts of your braking system
--
for 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 may no
longer work properly. For example, if sotneone 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.
Battery
Every
new
Buick has a Delco Freedom" battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it's time
for
a
new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom"
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery's label.
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