Recall - Rear Brake Caliper Inspection/Replacement

GROUP
Safety Recall
Campaign

NUMBER
SC087 [Rev 2]

MODEL
2011 MY Sorento (XM)

DATE
December 2010

SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN

SUBJECT:
SC087 - 2011 MY SORENTO REAR BRAKE CALIPER
INSPECTION VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN





NOTICE

Changes are also noted by asterisks.

This bulletin provides information relating to the inspection of the rear brake calipers and replacement if necessary on certain 2011 Sorento (XM) vehicles manufactured from September 14, 2010 through October 4, 2010. One or both of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined. As a result rear brake fluid may leak from the rear brake caliper piston. If this occurs the following symptoms may occur:

^ The Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light on the instrument panel will illuminate indicating that the brake fluid is low

^ If the vehicle continues to be driven with the Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light illuminated the driver will experience a soft or spongy feel in the brake pedal and possibly increased pedal travel to obtain braking power

^ If both indicators are ignored without service being obtained braking performance will be reduced and in an extreme case may result in the loss of brake function

To identify the affected vehicles the lot number marked on the caliper housing must be inspected before attempting any repair. The date codes which are stamped (3 digit code) into the calmer housing that need replacement are the following: GN3, G03, GP3, GQ3, GS3.








NOTE:
This TSB also requires the inspection of the wheels and paint around the wheel well area for resulting damage from leaking brake fluid. If damage or corrosion exists, contact your DPSM.

Sorento Inspection Procedure:

WebDCS must be checked to confirm that SCO8Y has not been previously done on any vehicle WebDCS > Warranty Coverage > Warranty Coverage Inquiry > Check Open Campaign Status

Service Procedure:





1. Raise vehicle on lift and remove the rear wheels from the vehicle.





2. Inspect both rear brake calipers for lot identification numbers use table.





Note:
Both rear brake calipers should be inspected for lot number

3. Replace rear brake caliper if lot number is in the table using below procedure:





4. Remove brake hose retaining bolt Remove and discard copper sealing gaskets.





5. Remove upper and lower caliper mounting bolts then remove caliper from vehicle. Transfer brake pads to the replacement caliper. If the brake pads are oil soaked replace the rear brake pads as necessary.





* Inspect brake pads for brake fluid contamination. Replace brake pad(s) only if brake fluid has contaminated pad surface.*





6. Installation is reverse of removal.

a) Install upper and lower caliper mounting bots. Torque: 15~23 ft.lbs (21.6 ~ 31.4 Nm)

b) Install brake hose eyebolt with new replacement sealing gaskets. Torque: 18-21 ft.lbs (24.5 ~ 29.4 Nm)

c) Bleed the brake system according the service manual top off fluid level in master cylinder.

d) Install the rear wheel and tires. Torque: 65-80 ft.lbs (88.3 ~ 107.9 Nm)

e) Check for fluid leaks after short road test.





AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE





REQUIRED PARTS





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION: