Brakes - Rear Brake Chirp/Squeal On Light Application

No.: LTB00205

Issue: 1

Date: 06 May 2009

SECTION: 206

'Chirp' or 'Squeal' Noise from Rear Brakes While Slowly Moving Forward and Lightly Braking - Repair Procedure





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

With the brakes at normal operating temperature, a high-pitched 'chirp' noise may be heard once per wheel revolution while slowly driving forward and lightly applying the brakes. This noise may be due to the rear brake pads.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure below to replace the rear brake pads.

PARTS:

LR016808 ................Rear brake pads Qty: 1

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any required special tools





WARRANTY:

NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS

NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > Model > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manual > 2: Chassis > 206: Brake System > 206-04: Rear Disc Brake

1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 206-04: Rear Disc Brake (70.40.03) to remove the rear brake pads.

CAUTION:
The adhesive strips covering the outboard pads must be removed prior to installation.





2. Remove the adhesive strips from the outboard pads. (Figure 1)

NOTE:
Ensure the outboard pad sticky shim can be seen when installed in the caliper.

3. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 206-04: Rear Disc Brake (70.40.03) to install the rear brake pads.