Canada - Brakes - Brake, Squeal

Bulletin
L-TCI-3120

Issue Date
March 16, 2012

Market
Canada

Title
SPORT PACKAGE (BREMBO(R)) BRAKE SQUEAL

Service Category
Brake

Section
Brake (front)







APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:
Some LS460 Sport Package (Brembo(R) brakes) vehicles may exhibit a squeal or squeak noise from the front of the vehicle when lightly applying the brakes at low vehicle speeds. A new front brake pad kit has been made available to address this condition.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:








This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.






PARTS INFORMATION:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Conduct a road test to verify the front brake squeal.
Did the front brake system exhibit a squeak or squeal noise?
- NO - This TSB does NOT apply. Refer to the ETAS/TIS library, applicable model year Repair Manual for further diagnosis.
- YES -This TSB DOES apply. Proceed to step 2 for front brake pad replacement.

2. Remove and replace the front brake pads and anti-squeal shims with the updated parts.

NOTICE
When replacing front disc brake pads, do NOT separate anti-squeal shims from pads. The anti-squeal shims are bonded to the pad.

For complete removal procedures, refer to the ETAS/TIS library, applicable model year LS 460 Repair Manual:
- 2010 - 2012 LS 460:
Brake - Brake (front) - "Brake: Front Brake (for 6-Pot Caliper): Removal"

For complete installation procedures, refer to the ETAS/TIS library, applicable model year LS 460 Repair Manual:
- 2010 - 2012 LS 460:
Brake - Brake (front) - "Brake: Front Brake (for 6-Pot Caliper): Installation"

3. Road test the vehicle to confirm the front brake noise condition is NO longer present.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.