Cadillac Escalade: Replacing Brake System Parts - Brakes - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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.

    Brake Adjustment
    Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. ...

    Brake Fluid
    The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview   for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid ...

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    Driving systems
    Display messages   Level Selection Not Permitted Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions You cannot change the vehicle level, because: • you are exceeding the permissible spee ...

    Emergency engine shut off
    To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform the following procedure: ► Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec ...

    Remote key fob battery replacement
    Note: There are two designs of Smart Key, refer to the information which is relevant to the design of Smart Key supplied with the vehicle. When the battery needs renewing, there will be a significa ...