Brakes - Front Brake Squeal/Pulsation
NUMBER: 05-002-10GROUP: Brakes
DATE: March 10, 2010
SUBJECT:
Front Brake Squeal and/or Pulsation
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing front brake pads and resurfacing the front rotors with an approved on-car brake lathe. If an approved on-car brake lathe is unavailable, the rotors will require replacement.
MODELS:
2009 (RI) Town & Country/Grand Caravan
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built before December 31, 2008 (MDH 1231XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle owners may hear squealing and/or feel pulsations in the steering wheel and/or brake pedal.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator experiences the symptom/condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
@05-002-10100310-001b
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NOTE:
Approved On-Car brake lathe equipment can be ordered through PSE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealConnect > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 04-Vehicle Quick Reference > Hoisting > Standard Procedure > Hoisting.
2. Remove and replace front brake pads and spring kit. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealConnect > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 05-Brakes > Brakes, Base > Hydraulic/Mechanical > Pads, Brake, Front > Removal.
3. 2. Do you have a PSE approved on-car brake lathe?
a. YES - Proceed to Step # 6.
b. NO - Proceed to Step # 4 and skip Step # 6.
4. Remove both front rotors. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealConnect > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 05-Brakes > Brakes, Base > Hydraulic/Mechanical > ROTOR, Brake > Removal > Front.
5. Install new front rotors. Refer to the detailed installation procedures available in DealConnect > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 05-Brakes > Brakes, Base > Hydraulic/Mechanical > ROTOR, Brake > Installation > Front.
6. Using a PSE approved on-vehicle brake lathe, lightly resurface both front rotors.
NOTE:
Follow all resurfacing directions and procedures associated with the equipment used.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.