1994 CHEVROLET BLAZER brakes

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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.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if
you ever hear a
rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected.
Also, the
rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are
removed for rotation or changing. When
you have the front brakes 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 brakes
may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the
brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to
be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is
to have really good
braking. Vehicles we design and
test have top-quality GM brake parts in
them, as your vehicle does when it is new. When you replace parts of your
braking system
- for example, when your brake linings wear down and
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replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly.
For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for the
worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Fluid Leak Check
After the vehicle has been parked for a while, inspect the surface under the
vehicle for water, oil, fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from
the air
conditioning system after it has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks
or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once.
Battery
Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add
water
to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a
Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on the
original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the
black, negative
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods.
For more information, contact your dealer’s service department, or write:
Adistra Corporation
17 1 Hamilton Street
Plymouth, MI
48 170
In Canada, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Services Department
Oshawa, Ontario
L1J 5Z6 Canada
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proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate tires at the first
6,000 miles
(10
000 kilometers) for Schedule I or 7,500 miles (12 500 kilometers)
for Schedule I1 and then every 15,000 miles
(25 000 kilometers)
thereafter. Follow the instructions and patterns shown in Section
6.
Check tires for uneven wear or damage. If irregular or premature wear
is apparent, check wheel alignment. Also, check for damaged wheels.
See “Tires” in the Index for more information.
14.
DRIVE AXLE SERVICE - Check readfront axle fluid level and add
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Locking Differential - Drain fluid at first oil change and refill.
Check fluid
level and add as needed at subsequent oil changes. In
dusty areas or trailer towing applications, drain fluid at every
15,000 miles (24 135 kilometers) and refill.?
Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add as needed at
every oil change. In dusty areas or trailer towing applications,
drain fluid every
15,000 miles (24 135 kilometers) and refill.?
More frequent lubrication may be required for off-road use.
15. BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION - When the engine oil is changed,
inspect the lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Check the parking brake adjustment, and the fluid level in
the master cylinder. A low fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads
which may need
to be serviced.?
When the wheels are removed for rotation, inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, parking brake, etc. at the same time.
Inspect brakes more often if driving habits or conditions resul\
t in
frequent braking.
.L t A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission performance,
and dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Pressure Check - Check the tires for proper inflation. If
they are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label.
See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recommended
in this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular brake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work
only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in “N’ (Neutral),
push the clutch down halfway, and try to start the engine. The starter
should work only when the clutch is pushed down
all the way to the
floor.
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Accessory Power Outlet ........................................... 2-56
Aircleaner
..................................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
............................................ 346-35
FanLever
.................................................... 34
FunctionLever
................................................ 34
Refrigerant Capacity
........................................... 6-69
Temperature Lever ............................................. 3-4
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................................. 3-24
Anti-lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-49
Materials Chart ............................................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
............................................... 8-3
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-6
AMRadio
.................................................... 3-7
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System
................... 3-19
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck
................... 3-12
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer
........ 3-15
AM-FM Stereo Audio System ................................... 3-10
Anti-Theft Feature (CD) System)
................................. 3-22
Cassette Tape Player Care
....................................... 3-18
CompactDiscCare
............................................ 3-24
Automatic Transmission
.......................................... 2-20
Fluid
....................................................... 6-15
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-22
Rear
........................................................ 6-20
RearLocking ................................................. 2-25
........ 6-31 Battery ............................... .......
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard
....................................................... 4-34
Brakes Anti-lock
.................................................... 4-6
Fluid
.................................................. 6.29. 6.30
Four-wheel Anti-lock
.......................................... 4-7
Leakcheck
.................................................. 6-31
Mastercylinder
.............................................. 6-29
Parking
..................................................... 2-25
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-30
System Warning Light
.................................... 2.68. 4-16
Trailer ...................................................... 4-37
Braking
......................................................... 4-5
InEmergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................................... 2-15
Bulb Replacement
............................................... 6-32
Replacementchart ............................................ 6-63
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Front Parkingnurn Signal
....................................... 6-33
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Indicator
............................................... 2-74,2.. 75
Malfunction Indicator
...................................... 2-7 1 6-38
Operation
................................................... 2-40
Overhead Console Reading
...................................... 2-53
Service Engine Soon
...................................... 2-7 1, 6-38
Loading Information
............................................. 6-39
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1 3. 6-39
Accelerator Control System
..................................... 6-36
EndgateHandle
............................................... 6-37
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
............................ 6-35
Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive)
......................... 6-35
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines/Universal
Joints ........................ 6-37
Rear
........................................................ 6-34
Replacementchart
............................................ 6-63
Lubrication
..................................................... 6-36
Body
....................................................... 6-37
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-22
HoodLatchesandHinge
........................................ 6-36
Lockcylinders
............................................... 6-37
RearAxle
................................................... 6-20
Recommended Lubricants
...................................... 7-13
Transfercase
................................................ 6-21
Luggage Carrier
................................................. 2-78
M
Maintenance
OtherItems
.................................................. 6-35
Record
...................................................... 7-16
ScheduledMaintenance ......................................... 7-3
Underbody
.................................................. 6-56
WhenTowingaTrailer
......................................... 3-37
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
........................................................ 2-53
Convexoutside
............................................... 2-55
Inside
....................................................... 2-53
Outside
..................................................... 2-54
Vanity
...................................................... 2-55
ModelReference
.................................................. 111
Periodic Inspections ........................................... 7-12
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Odometer ...................................................... 2-66
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
.............................................. 4-10
Oil
............................................................ 6-8
Additives
.................................................... 6-12
Disposalofused
.............................................. 6-13
Pressure Gage ................................................ 2-72
ToCheck
..................................................... 6-9
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.................................................... 4-37
Following Distance
............................................ 4-41
Hitches ..................................................... 4-39
Maintenance
................................................. 4-44
Recreational Vehicle ........................................... 4-35
Towing Your Vehicle
......................................... 4-37. 5-7
Trailer Brakes
.................................................. 4-5. 4-40
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2-80. 6-61
TraileringPackage
............................................... 6-41
Transfercase
................................................... 6-21
Electronic
................................................... 2-33
Manual
..................................................... 2-31
Automatic
................................................... 2-20
Five-SpeedManual
........................................... 2-23
Fluid
.................................................. 6.15. 6.18
Fluid. ToAdd
................................................ 6-19
Four-wheel (See “Four-wheel Drive”)
Manual-Shiftspeeds
.......................................... 2-24
Shift Light
................................................... 2-24
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
............................ 2-27
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.................................... 2-38
Transmission
Tripodometer
.................................................. 2-66
V
Vehicle Damage Warnings
............................................... vii
Identification Number ..................................... 6-58. 6-59
Storage
..................................................... 6-31
Symbols
.............................................. ~11. ~111. IX. X
Ventilation System ................................................ 3-3
AirVents
..................................................... 3-3
Tips
......................................................... 3-2
Voltmeter
...................................................... 2-77
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Warning Devices. Other
................................................ 5-3
Hazard
....................................................... 5-2
Lights, Gages and Indicators
..................................... 2-67
Alignment and Tire Balance
..................................... 6-47
Aluminum
................................................... 6-55
Hub CapsNheel Nut Caps
...................................... 5-26
NutTorque
.................................................. 6-63
Replacement
................................................. 647
Used Replacement
............................................ 6-48
Windows ...................................................... 2-35
Sliding Rear Quarter
........................................... 2-36
Wheels
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