Front Disc Brakes - Low Speed Groan

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB99-09-SOO1

ISSUE DATE:
FEBRUARY 1999

GROUP:
BRAKES

1998 OASIS (VO) FRONT DISC BRAKES: LOW-SPEED BRAKE GROAN

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 1998 Oasis (VO) models.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Condition:
When coming to a stop at low speed, the front brakes make a low, growling noise and the vehicle vibrates.

Possible Cause:
Change in the brake pad manufacturing process.

Correction:
Replace the front brake pads with new brake pads (P/N 5-86203-043-0).






PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION





Use the published labor operation.
Labor Time includes administrative time allowance

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the old front brake pads and shims.





2. Apply Molykote M77 (included with new pads) to the back of the new front brake pads and to both sides of the new shims. Be sure you wipe all excess grease from the shims. (Figure 1)
3. Install the new front brake pads and shims, making sure that the pad retainers are properly positioned in the caliper bracket and wear indicator is on the inside of the caliper.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to replace the brake pads on the other front wheel.