Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 130

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You can steer around the obstacle while
braking hard. As you brake, your
computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking
pressure accordingly.
Anti-lock doesn't change the
time you need to get your foot
up
to the brake pedal. If you get
too close to the vehicle in front of
you, you won't have time to apply
your brakes if that vehicle suddenly
slows or stops. Always leave enough
room up ahead to stop, even though
you have anti-lock brakes.
To Use Anti-Lock:
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal down and let anti-lock work
for you. When you start your vehicle
and begin to drive away, you may notice
that your brake pedal moves a little
while this is going on. A brief
mechanical noise is normal. This is the
ABS system testing itself. You also may
hear a clicking noise as you accelerate
after a hard stop.
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
Your Pontiac has front disc brakes and
rear drum 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 a l l the time your vehicle is
moving (except when you are pushing
on the brake pedal firmly).
CAUTION
A 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.