Brakes - Front Brakes Squeal

07-005

June 11, 2010

Applies To:
2004-06 TL - ALL with A/T

2004-06 TL: Front Brakes Squeal

(Supersedes 07-005, dated January 27, 2007, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

*REVISION SUMMARY

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

SYMPTOM

The front brakes squeal.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Improper brake pad material

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install new brake pads, and refinish the brake discs.

PARTS INFORMATION

Front Brake Pad Set: P/N 45022-SEP-A01

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 410820

*Flat Rate Time: 0.9 hour*

Failed Part: P/N 45022-SEP-A00

Defect Code: 07701

Symptom Code: 04212

Template ID: 07-005A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the old front brake pads:

^ Refer to page 19-14 of the 04-06 TL Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword PAD, and select Front
Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement from the list.

2. Inspect the front brake discs:

^ Refer to page 19-17 of the service manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword FRONT DISC, and select
Front Brake Disc Inspection from the list.

3. Refinish the brake discs using an 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 eliminated.





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