Brakes - Rear Brakes Squeal On First Few Applications

07-029

May 11, 2010

Applies To:
2005-07 RL - ALL

Rear Brakes Squeal

(Supersedes 07-029, dated June 19, 2007, to revise the information marked by the asterisks)

*REVISION SUMMARY

Under WARRANTY CLAIM IN FORMATION, the flat rate time was revised after the operation was reviewed and validated.*

SYMPTOM

The rear brakes squeal during the first few applications in the morning.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Improper brake pad material.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install new rear brake pads, and refinish the rear brake discs.

NOTE:
Do not use these replacement brake pads in areas where road salt* is used. They may not sufficiently remove the buildup of rust from the brake discs, causing a scraping noise while braking, brake judder, or both. If rear brake squeal occurs in areas where road salt is used, continue with normal troubleshooting.





*Road salt is commonly used in an area known as the "salt belt." The salt belt includes these states - Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin - and Washington D.C.

PARTS INFORMATION

Rear Brake Pad Set: P/N 43022-SJA-J00

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 411842

Flat Rate Time: 0.9 hour

Failed Part: P/N 43022-SJA-000

Defect Code: 01401

Symptom Code: 04212

Template ID: 07-029A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Replace the rear brake pads:

^ Refer to page 19-25 of the 2005-08 RL Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword REAR BRAKE, and select

Rear Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement from the list.

2. Inspect the rear brake discs:

^ Refer to page 19-28 of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword REAR BRAKE, and select Rear Brake Disc Inspection from the list.

3. Refinish the rear brake discs with a commercially available on-car brake lathe. Refer to Service Bulletin 00-037, Brake Disc Refinishing Guidelines.

4. Test-drive the vehicle to make sure the problem is gone.





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