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You can steer around the obstacle while To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump the
braking hard.
brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
As you brake, your computer keeps and
let anti-lock work for you. You also
receiving updates on wheel speed and
may hear a cliclting noise as you
controls braking pressure accordingly. accelerate
after a hard stop.
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 braltes
if that vehicle
suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough
room up ahead to
stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
Your Pontiac has four-wheel disc
braltes. 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).
I
A The brake wear warnin&
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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Disc Brake Wear Indicators
(COWT.)
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
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.
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 moderate brake
stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If
you rarely make a moderate or heavier
stop, then your brakes might not adjust
correctly. If you drive in that way,
then-very carefully-make a few
moderate brake stops about every
1,000
miles (1 600 km) , so your brakes will
adjust properly.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System
Inspection
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear,
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then in\
spect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up
in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See the
Index under Engine Exhaust.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hooku\
p, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You
may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in
frequent braking.
Note: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced.
Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong with the
brake system. See the
Idex under Brake System Warning Light. If your vehicle is equipped with
anti-lock brakes and the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on, comes on or flashes,
something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See the
Index under Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light.
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