GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Causes

Correction

Incorrect front wheel alignment

Set the front end alignment to specification.

Contaminated brake linings

Replace the brake linings.

Incorrect tire pressure

Set the tire pressure to specification.

Loose front suspension parts

Locate and tighten/repair/replace the loose front suspension components.

Contaminated/improper brake fluid

Flush the brake system and repair the affected brake components.

Worn out brake linings

Replace the brake linings.

Uneven brake lining material

Replace the brake linings.

Glazed brake linings

Replace the brake linings.

Incorrect lining material

Replace the brake linings.

Linings damaged by abusive use

Replace the brake linings.

Scored rotor

Recondition the rotor surface or replace the rotor.

Front and/or rear brake assembly attachment loose

Locate and tighten the loose brake components.

Restricted brake fluid passage

Locate and fix the source of the brake fluid restriction.

Sticky caliper or caliper pistons

Repair/replace the caliper.

Parking brake not releasing

Malfunctioning parking brake lever or frozen parking brake cables.

Caliper to knuckle clearance

Repair as necessary.