1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 253

Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.) F I Manual Rear Axle Service Brake System Inspection I INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Check Transmission the transmission fluid level; add needed. See "Manual Transmission" in the Index. if if needed. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair Check the gear lubricant level in rear axle and add needed. See "Rear Axle" in the Index. the if A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair needed. If your vehicle if it is used to pull a trailer, have the rear axle gear lubricant changed every miles 7,500 (12 500 km). ~~ Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required.You may need to have your brakes inspected more often your driving if habits or conditions result in frequent braking. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn brake pads which may need be servdisc to iced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays or comes on, something may be wrong on with the brake system. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. If your anti-lock brake system warning light stayson, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light'' in the Index. ...252