Brakes - Abnormal Front Pad Wear/Squeal/Shudder

NUMBER: 05-006-08

GROUP: Brakes

DATE: December 9, 2008

SUBJECT:
Brake Front Pad Lining Life and Noise

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing new brake linings and replacing both brake rotors as required.

MODELS:

2008 (RT) Caravan/Town & Country

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock 4-Wheel-Disc Brakes and Non Adjustable Pedals (sales codes BRG & XA8)

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Front brake pads may exhibit excessive noise, squeal/shudder/vibration and/or lining life complaints.

DIAGNOSIS:

If the above condition is present, perform the repair procedure.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Using the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT: Service Information tab /05 - Brakes, Base/Hydraulic Mechanical/PADS, Brake, Front/ Removal - remove the front pads.

2. Using the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT: Service Information tab /05 - Brakes, Base/Hydraulic Mechanical/ROTAR, Brake, Front/ Removal - remove and replace the front brake rotors (p/n 04721995aa).

NOTE:
Rotor replacement is recommended when switching to this type brake pad. Standard brake service procedures apply thereafter.

3. Install new pads (p/n 68053152aa).

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





TIME ALLOWANCE:





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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.