Rear Brakes - Moan or Howl Noise

NO.: 05-03-93 Rev. A
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: June 11, 1993

SUBJECT:
Rear Brake Noise

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 05-03-93 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES.

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 9" REAR DRUM BRAKES.

MODELS:
1993 (AN) Dakota

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

A vehicle may exhibit a moan or howl coming from the rear brakes during a medium brake application at speeds lower than 20 MPH. The noise is usually loudest just before the vehicle comes to a stop.

DIAGNOSIS:

Road test the vehicle to verify the complaint. If the vehicle exhibits the condition at one or both rear wheels, perform the repair procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 Brake Lining Pkg. 4723367

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves the replacement of the rear brake linings.

Using the procedures outlined in Group 5 of the 1993 Dakota Rear Wheel Drive Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-3110), replace the rear linings with the parts listed above.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 05-70-06-93 1.0 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: 68 - Noisy