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, be sure to get new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly. For example, installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and rear brakes — for the worse. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed.
See also:
Brakes
This vehicle has disc brakes. 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 can come and go o ...
Ride & Handling
Our test CTS had the optional performance suspension, and the car felt as
firm as one of the high-performance V-Series versions that Cadillac sells, with
harsh, jarring responses over bumps. It's ...
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
- Check the engine oil level.
See Engine Oil.
Once a Month
- Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure.
- Inspect the tires for wear.
See Tire Inspection.
- Chec ...






