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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).
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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.
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.
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