Rear Disc Brakes - Shudder During Brake Application

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BRAKES - REAR - "SHUDDER" DURING APPLICATION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/1/89

Article No. 89-23-2

FORD: 1989 TAURUS SHO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-89 CONTINENTAL


This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to expand the model year coverage to include 1989.

ISSUE: A rear brake shudder may be felt between 25 and 40 MPH (40-60 km/H) during brake application. This may be caused by the wear pattern of the rear disc brake pads and rotors.

ACTION: Install new disc brake rotors and new disc brake pads. The new brake pads are made from an improved material. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. See if the brake shudder exists by lightly applying the parking brake at 30 MPH (48 km/H) on a dry road surface. If a brake shudder is felt go to Step 2.

2. Remove both rear brake calipers from the caliper support.

NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO DISCONNECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSES FROM THE CALIPERS.

3. Remove the disc brake pads and anti-rattle clips (if any) from the caliper. Position the calipers aside.

4. Remove both brake rotors.

5. Install two (2) new brake rotors.

6. Install a new set of rear disc brake pads.

NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL THE ANTI-RATTLE CLIPS

7. Repostion and install the calipers.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E80Y-1125-A Brake Rotor - Continental B
E7DZ-1125-A Brake Rotor - Taurus "SHO" B
E80Y-2200-B Rear Pads B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
SUPERSEDES: 88-18-4
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
892302A Replace Rear Rotors And 1.0
Pads
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
2200 67
OASIS CODES: 3050, 3051