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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 firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won9$ work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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 torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See "Brake System Inspection" in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet under Part
C
"Periodic Maintenance
Inspections".
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.
Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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