1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO brake

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Battery D. Oil
Fill Location G. Transaxle DipsticWluid
B. Coolant Fill Location E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location Fill Location
C. Power
Steering Fluid E Brake Master Cylinder H. Air Cleaner
Before
closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Check In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
Because this operation can be
a little difficult, you may While pulling a trailer.
choose
to have this done at your Cadillac dealership To get the right reading, the fluid should be at
Service Department.
normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to
If
you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the 200°F (82°C to 93°C).
instructions here, or
you could get a false reading Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
on the dipstick.
(24 kmj when outside temperatures are above
50°F (10"Cj. If it's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you
may have to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level if
you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
With the parlung brake applied, place the shift lever
engine running.
in PARK
(P).
With vour
foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever ihrough each gear range, pausing
for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK
(P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the
reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid
goes down to
an acceptable level during normal brake
lining wear. When new
linings are put in, the fluid level
goes back
up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is. you should have your brake
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are
worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid when you get new brake linings.
You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
I A CAUTION:
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill
on the engine.
The fluid will burn if the engine
is hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work
is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come
on. See “Brake System Warning
Light”
in the Index.
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When
you do need brake fluid. use only DOT-3
brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 ‘’ (GM Part
No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing
it. This will help keep
dirt from entering
the reservoir.
I A CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work
at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
NOTICE:
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Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just
a few
drops
of‘ mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to
be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
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Your vehicle has four-wheel disc 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).
I A CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident, When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary
to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel
nuts
in the proper sequence to GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection”
in Section 7 of the
Maintenance Schedule booklet under Part
C “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections.”
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 apply the brakes, with or without the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing Brake System Parts
The bralung system on a modem 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.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved
GM 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.
Battery
Every new Cadillac 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 replacement number shown
on
the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery.
This will help keep your battery from
running down.
I A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if
you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature’‘
in the Index.
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~eplace any wheel that is bent. cracked, or badly ruslea
or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer
if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity. diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as
the one it replaces.
If
you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts. replace them
only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel
nuts for your
Cadillac model.
A CAUTION:
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 a
collision in which you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and
wheel nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer
or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
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IGN 1”
BATT 1
BRAKES
Usage
Front and Rear Ignition- 1 Relay,
Oxygen Sensor
1 and 2 Fuse, Fuel
Fuse, Cruise Fuse,
DFU Relay, Front
and Rear Fog Lamp Relay, Control
Power Back-up Relay, Ignition-
1 Fuse,
Fuel Pump Relay
Starter Relay and Solenoid, ParldXev
Fuse, Park Relay, PCM Fuse, AC
Compressor Fuse and Relay,
Fan
Relays, Reverse Relay
ABS Brake Modulator
COOL
FNS Cooling Fan Relays 1 and 3
* Do not alter OBD I1 related fuses or circuit breakers.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit
breakers.
This greatly reduces the chance of fires
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with
a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without
-- like the radio or
cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
There
are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the engine
compartment fuse block and the rear compartment
fuse block.
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