Cadillac Escalade: 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 or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly.
WARNING
The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes.
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 .
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Adding Washer Fluid
The vehicle has a low washer fluid message on the DIC that comes on when the
washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each
ignition cycle. When the WASHER FLUID L ...
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer 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. ...
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Brake temperature
In extreme circumstances, the HDC system may cause brake temperatures to exceed
their pre-set limits. If this occurs the warning HDC TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE will
be displayed in the message center ...
Towing the vehicle on four wheels
WARNING
If the engine cannot be used during towing, there will be no power assistance
to the braking or steering systems. This will result in much greater effort to steer
and stop the vehicl ...
BSW system operation
If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the
detection zone, the BSW/Blind Spot InterventionTM
indicator light located inside the
outside mirrors illuminates. If the turn
signal is then activ ...