brake pads CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1993 Owners Manual

Brake System Warning Light
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This light appears on your instrument cluster to warn you if your regular
braking system needs service. See “Brake System Warning Light\
”
in the
Index.
Disc Brake Wear lndicators
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 veh\
icle is moving
(except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
I
CAUTION
The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your \
your
brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When you
hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. \
I
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brakt
repair.
ome 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.
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23. EXHAUST PRESSURE EGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION* -Check that
the valve works properly. Correct any binding. Inspect hoses fo\
r cracks,
chafing or decay. Replace parts
as needed.
24. TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION AND INSPECTION -For proper wear
and maximum tire life, rotate tires
at the first 6,000 miles (10 000
kilometers) for Schedule I (t) or 7,500 miles (12 500 kilometers) for
Schedule
II (.) and then every 15,000 miles (25 000 kilometers)
thereafter.
Follow the instructions and patterns shown in Section 6.
Check tires for uneven wear or damage. If irregular or premature wear is
apparent, check wheel alignment.
Also, check for damaged wheels. See
“Tires” in the Index for more information.
For dual wheels, whenever the vehicle, wheels, or fasteners are new\
,
have the wheel fastener torque set at the first 100,
1,000 and 6,000
miles
(160, 1600 and 10 000 km).
For
3500 H.D. Models, block the tires opposite those being removed to
keep the vehicle from rolling.
25.
DRIVE AXLE SERVICE -Check readfront axle fluid level and add as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaki\
ng.
Locking differential-Drain fluid at first oil change and refill. Check
fluid level and add as needed at subsequent oil changes. In dusty
areas, or trailer towing applications drain fluid at every
15,000 miles
(24 135 kilometers) and refill$
every oil change. In dusty areas,
or trailer towing applications, drain
fluid every 15,000 miles
(24 135 kilometers) and refi1l.t
Standard differential -Check fluid level and add as needed at
More frequent lubrication may be required on heavy-duty or off-road
use.
26. BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION -When the engine oil is changed,
inspect the lines
and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Check the parking brake adjustment, and the fluid level in
the master cylinder.
A low fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads
which may need to be serviced$
*An Emission Control Service
tA fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them
inspected and repaired
at once.
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