GMC Terrain: Replacing Brake System Parts - Brakes - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - GMC Terrain Owner's ManualGMC Terrain: 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 as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the reservoir. The ...

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    Steel cargo grid
    Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid that helps prevent objects in the cargo area from moving forward into the passenger compartment. ...

    Luggage Compartment Cover
    Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover. However, the luggage compartment covers are not designed to support items loaded on ...

    Slippery road surfaces
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