brakes BUICK REGAL 1994 Owner's Manual

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.
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 moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate .or
heavier siop, then your brakes might not adjust
correctly. If you drive
in that way, then -- very carefully
-- make a few moderate brake stops about every 1000
miles (1600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly.
Keplacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be
of top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we
design and test have top-quality
GM brake
parts
in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When
you replace parts of your 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 and rear brakes can change,
for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come
to
expect can change in many other ways if someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on
the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, take off the black, negative
(-) cable from the
battery. This
will help keep your battery from running
down.
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CHECK OR
SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Steering
Column
in each shift lever position.
brake set, try
to turn the key to “LOCK”
Lock While
parked, and with the parking
0 The key should turn to “LOCK”
only when the shift lever is
in “P”
(Park).
The key should come out only in
“LOCK.”
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Parking Brake and
Automatic
Transaxle
“p’
(Park) Mechanism
Check
WHAT TO DO
Make sure there is room in front -of
your vehicle in case it begins to rolL
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With
the engine running and the
transaxle
in “N’ (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal.
Do this until
the vehicle
is held by the parking
brake only.
0 To check the “P” (Park)
mechanism’s holding ability: Shift
to
“P” (Park). Then release all
brakes.
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CHECK OR
SERVICE
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
WHAT TO DO
Inspect the complete exhaust system.
Inspect the body near the exhaust
system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor
pan or could let exhaust fumes into the
vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the
Index.
Inspect the throttle linkage for
interference or binding, and
for
damaged or missing parts. Replace
parts as needed.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT TO DO
Inspect the complete system. Inspect
brake lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors for surface condition.
Inspect other brake parts, including
calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment. You may
need to have your brakes inspected
more often if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can
indicate worn disc brake pads which
may need to be serviced. Also, if the
brake system warning light stays on or
comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See “Brake
System Warning Light” in the Index.
If
your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock
brakes and the anti-lock brake system
warning light stays on, comes on or
flashes, something may be wrong with
the anti-lock brake system. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
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'Blowout. Tire ................................... 196
Adjustment
.................................. 230
Anti-lock
.................................... 145
Fluid
................................. ; ..... 228
Master Cylinder
.............................. 228
Parking
...................................... 87
Replacement
................................. 230
System. Anti-lock Warning Light
................. 115
System Warning Light
......................... 114
Wear
....................................... 229
Brakes. Trailer
.................................. 167
Braking
........................................ 144
Braking in Emergencies
......... : ................. 146
Break-In. New Vehicle
............................ 79
BulbChart
..................................... 2 60
Bulb Replacement ............................... 23 1
Bulbs. Halogen
.................................. 231
Brake
PedalTravel
................................. 230
Capacities and Specifications Chart
............. 261. 262
CarbonMonoxide
...... : ......................... 91
Carrier. Luggage
................................ 11 1
Cassette Tape Player ......................... 128, 132
Cassette Tape Player Care
......................... 135
Cautions, Safety
.................................. 10
CB Radio, Adding ........................... 125, 253
Changing a Flat Tire
.............................. 197
Cellular Telephone, Adding
.................... 125,
253
Chains, Tire
.................................... 243 Check Gages Light
............................... 119
Engine Coolant
................................ 223
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 226
Restraint Systems
............................... 67
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 220
Underhood
.................................. 212
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................... 227
Chemical Paint Spotting
........................... 251
Child Restraints
.................................. 52
Children and Safety Belts
........................... 50
Cigarette Lighter ................................ 110
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
........................ 254
CityDriving
.................................... 155
Cleaner. Air
.................................... 219
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 249
Antenna
..................................... 136
Cassette Player
............................... 135
Fabric
...................................... 245
Glass
....................................... 247
Inside Your Buick
............................. 244
Instrument Panel
.............................. 247
Leather
..................................... 247
Outside Your Buick
........................... 248
Safety Belts
.................................. 247
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 250
Vinyl
....................................... 246
White Sidewall Tires
........................... 249
Windshield Wiper and Blades
.................... 248
Checking
BrakeFluid
.................................. 228
Engine Oil
.................................... 214
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