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GM brakes and other replacement auto parts are made to work for several different models. The concept of universal and interchangeable parts was introduced in auto manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution and continues today as a cost-effective production strategy. The GM Motors Corporation makes 12 different brands of automobiles, and each make has its own standards for brakes and other components, although some share parts.
Know When to Change GM Brakes
Before GM brakes wear out on basic or older models, a device called a squeal tab will sound as the car slows to a stop to warn the driver of thinning pads. Depending on how much the car is driven, this sound could emanate for a month or more. After the squeal tab has been worn down, grinding sounds may be heard as the rotor grinds against the brake metal. At this point, you will have to replace not only the pads, but also the rotors.
On high-end GM vehicles (Cadillac, Hummer, Land Rover), a sensor is installed that will warn the driver of thinning brake pads. When the electric circuit senses that the pads are wearing down, a warning light on the dashboard console will engage.
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