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:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
- Braking Skid — wheels are
not rolling.
- Steering or Cornering
Skid — too much speed or
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Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this,
notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Divisio ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case ...






