1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 257

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 causea crash. Always usethe proper brakefluid. 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: 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, inyour brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll haveto be replaced. Don't let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid. If you spillbrake 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, washit off immediately. See "Appearance Care" in Index. the The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won't work well. That could leadto an accident. Whenyou hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 6-29