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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.
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.
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.
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