Pontiac 2005 GTO User Manual download pdf (Page 224)

Brake Wear

Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.

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.

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help

prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect

brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in

the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations.

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 stop, then your brakes might not adjust

correctly. If you drive in that way, then — very

carefully — make a few moderate brake stops about

every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will

adjust properly.

Replacing Brake System Parts

The braking system on a 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. Your

vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality

GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking

system — for example, when your brake linings wear

down and you need new ones put in — be sure you get

new approved GM replacement parts. If you do not,

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 have come to expect can change in

many other ways if someone puts in the wrong

replacement brake parts.

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Pontiac 2005 GTO User Manual Page 224