Black plate (37,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011{ 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 nuts inthe proper sequence to torque specifications inCapacities and Specifications on page 6‑128.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.Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When parts of the braking system are replaced — forexample, when the brake linings wear down and newones are installed — be sure to get new approvedreplacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes mightnot work properly. For example, if someone puts inbrake linings that are wrong for the vehicle, the balancebetween the front and rear brakes can change — for theworse. The braking performance expected can changein many other ways if the wrong replacement brakeparts are installed.6-37
