Cadillac 2011 DTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (35,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Brake WearThis vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads havebuilt-in wear indicators that make a high-pitchedwarning sound when the brake pads are worn and newpads are needed. The sound can come and go or beheard all the time the vehicle is moving, except whenapplying the brake pedal firmly.{ WARNING:The brake wear warning sound means that soonthe brakes will not work well. That could lead to acrash. When the brake wear warning sound isheard, have the vehicle serviced.Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brakepads could result in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brakesqueal when the brakes are first applied or lightlyapplied. This does not mean something is wrong withthe brakes.Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspectbrake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nutsin the proper sequence to torque specifications inCapacities and Specifications on page 6‑112.Brake linings should always be replaced as completeaxle sets.Brake Pedal TravelSee your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedaltravel. This could be a sign that brake service might berequired.Brake AdjustmentEvery time the brakes are applied, with or without thevehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear.6-35