Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 252

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 moper brake fluid.
NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system park. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil,
in your brake system can damage brake
system parts so badly that they'll have to be
replaced. Don't let someone put in
the
wrong kind of fluid.
I f you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on
your vehicle,
If you do, wash it off immediately.
See "Appearance Care" in the Index.
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Brake Wear
Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and
sear
drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound whew 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
(ex'cept when you are pushing on.the brake pedal
firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means
that
sooner or later your brakes wonY work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
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