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Caution – Saturn 2007 Sky User Manual

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Brake Wear

Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.

Front disc brake pads have built-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.

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CAUTION:

The brake wear warning sound means
that soon the brakes will not work well.
That could lead to an accident. When
you hear the brake wear warning sound,
have your vehicle serviced.

Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.

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 Saturn
torque specifications.

Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.

Brake Pedal Travel

See your retailer 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 apply the brakes, with or without
the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.

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