Cadillac 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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Notes on selecting, mounting andreplacing tires
• Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
• Only mount tires of the correct size onto
the wheels.
• After mounting new tires, run them in at
moderate speeds for the first 60 ...
Setting vehicle speed
WARNING
The driver must always ensure that a safe speed is maintained within the speed
limit, taking account of traffic and road conditions. Do not use cruise control
in heavy traffic or con ...
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing
child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint .
In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system ...