Brake Wear 
Your vehicle 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 all the  time your vehicle  is moving 
(except  when  you 
are pushing on the brake  pedal firmly). 
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. 
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  Trave/ 
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. 
Tf 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. 
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25. 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  adjust,  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. Remove any rust or dirt 
from  the  wheel  and  mounting  surfaces before  mounting 
the wheel. 
Inspect  brakes  more  often  if  driving  habits  or  conditions  resul\
t  in 
frequent  braking. 
Owner Checks and Services 
Listed  below  are owner  checks  and services  which  should  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 Certificatiomire 
label  or on the  tire  inflation  charts. See “Loading  Your  Vehicle”  or 
“Inflation-Tire  Pressure” 
in the  Index. 
At  Least Once a Year 
Key  lock  cylinder  lubrication - Lubricate  key  lock cylinders  with engine 
oil.  See  the  “Recommended  Fluid  and  Lubricants”  chart 
in this  section. 
Transmission  neutral  or  clutch  start  switch  operation - 
?A fluid  loss  in  these  systems may indicate  a  problem.  Have  them  inspected 
and  repaired  at once. 
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