Your Driving and the Road
Rear Drum Brakes
Your rear drum brakes don’t have the wear indicators, but if you ever hear a
rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake lining inspected.\
Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tire\
s are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brak\
es replaced,
have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as 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 make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for\
wear. If your
brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brak\
es may need
adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few
times.
Braking In Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you \
can
steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steerin\
g can help
you more than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the\
system
fails to function, you can steer but it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the n\
ews happen on
curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver
or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of
physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road
surface makes
it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels.
If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in
the same direction.
If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll \
understand this.
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I CAUTION I
A Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on
your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and
handling
of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose
control. You could have an collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts
for replacement.
I
I
I The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometerlodometer calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire
or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.
A Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can't know
how it's been used or how many miles it's been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use
a new GM original equipment wheel,
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Tire Chains
rNOTICE 'If put vehicle has LT265/75R16 size tires, don't use tire chams; they i can!
damage your vehicle.
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