Brake Wear - Cadillac 1996 DeVille Owner's Manual

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When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake
fluid
--
such as Delco Supreme 11@ (GM P a r t
No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from
a
sealed
container only,
and
always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing it.
A
CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes
may
not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
Using the wrong fluid
can
badly damage brake
system parts. For example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system parts
s o
badly that they'll have to
be
replaced. Don't
let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's painted
surfaces, the paint finish can
be
damaged. Be
carefbl not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off immediately. See
"Appearance Care" in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-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 fmly).
A
CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that sooner
or later your brakes won't work well. That could
lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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