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 torque specifications in
“Capacities and Specifications” in the owner manual.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/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 that brake service
might be required.
Brake Adjustment
Every time the brakes are applied, the disc brakes
adjust for wear.
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. The
vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
brake parts. When parts of the braking system are
replaced — for example, when the brake linings wear
down and new ones are installed — be sure to get new
approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the
brakes might not work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for the
vehicle, the balance between the front and rear brakes
can change — for the worse. The braking performance
expected can change in many other ways if the
wrong replacement brake parts are installed.
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