Rear Brakes - Groaning Noise

90ford21 Article No. 90-14-4
^ BRAKES - REAR - "GROANING" NOISE

^ NOISE - "GROAN" FROM REAR BRAKES
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-90 MARK VII



ISSUE: A "groaning" type noise from the rear disc brakes during the first few feet of acceleration after a brake stop may be caused by the brake caliper locating pin insulators. It also may occur when making wide turns without applying the brakes.

ACTION: Install a new rear pad service kit and replace both rear parking brake cables. Refer to the appropriate model year Mark VII Shop Manual, Sections 12-25 and 12-70 for service details.

Each new rear pad service kit consists of...

^ Four (4) pad assemblies, inner and outer

^ Two (2) anti-rattle clips.

^ Four (4) caliper locating pin insulators.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
901404A Install New Pads & Cables 1.8 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
2200 56
OASIS CODES: 3050, 3051, 7100, 7113