Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15
Driving and Operating
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dry boiling point greater than 279 °C
(534 °F). After conversion to the
high performance brake fluid, follow
the brake fluid service
recommendations outlined by the
fluid manufacturer. Do not use
silicone or DOT-5 brake fluids.
Caution
Removing the splash shield can
degrade wet braking
performance, as well as introduce
brake pedal pulsation, due to
brake disc exposure to road
debris. Only remove the front
brake disc splash shield and front
tire deflector when driving in track
events.
Brake cooling can be improved if
the front brake disc splash shield
and front tire deflector are removed.
Removing the shield will require that
the suspension bushings visible to
the brake disc be protected with
insulated thermal wrapping.
Brake Burnishing
To prepare the V-Sport and V-Series
brake systems for track events and
racing, complete the appropriate
high performance brake burnishing
procedure described below.
V-Sport and V-Series Brake
Burnishing
New brake pads must be burnished
before racing or other competitive
driving.
Caution
These procedures are specific to
the V-Sport and V-Series brake
package. This procedure should
not be run on other models as
damage may result.
Caution
The new vehicle break-in period
should be completed before
performing the brake burnishing
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
procedure or damage may occur
to the powertrain/engine. See
New Vehicle Break-In
0
202
.
When performed as instructed, this
procedure will not damage the
brakes. During the burnishing
procedure, the brake pads will
smoke and produce an odor. The
braking force and pedal travel may
increase. After the procedure is
complete, the brake pads may
appear white at the rotor contact.
Run this procedure in a safe
manner and in compliance with all
local and state ordinances/laws
regarding motor vehicle operation.
Run this procedure only on dry
pavement.
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