1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 193

removed for rotation or changing. When you have the frontbrakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and workwell together i the vehicle is to have really f good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, asyour Oldsmobile does when it is new. When replace parts of your you braking system - for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in -be sure you get new genuine 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 andrear brakes can. change, for the worse. Thebraking performance you've come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts . 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. I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Brake Adjustment I Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderateor heavier stop, thenyour brakes might not adjust I correctly. If you drive in that way, then Some driving conditions or climates -very carefully- make afew may cause a brakesqueal when the moderate brake stops aboutevery 1000 brakes are first applied or lightly miles (1600 ltm) so your brakes will applied. This does not mean something adjust properly. is wrong with your brakes. If your brake pedal goes down farther Your rear drum brakes don't have wear than normal, your rear drum brakes indicators, but if you ever hear a rear by brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake may need adjustment. Adjust them backing up and firmly applying the linings inspected. Also, the rear brake brakes a few times. drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are !