Cadillac 1999 Seville, Owner'S Manual

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NOTICE:
D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral
-
based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
D If you spill brake 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, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four
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wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built
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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).
CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
Your vehicle also has electronic wear sensors that let
you know when the brake pads are significantly worn
and new pads are needed. The CHANGE BRAKE
PADS message will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center when the brake pads are worn and
need to be replaced. (See “Change Brake Pads Message”
in the Index.)