Brakes, Rear - Noise/Squeal

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Bulletin No. 004/91
Issued 10/16/91
Revised


Category P


Applicable Model/s
1990-191 323/Protege'


Subject
REAR BRAKE NOISE
(DRUM BRAKES)


DESCRIPTION

A squeal may be heard from the rear brakes. The noise/squeal is characteristic of the material used in manufacturing the brake shoes. The material has been changed and incorporated into production as shown in the following VIN of Production Change.

You can reduce brake noise by replacing the brake shoes with the parts listed below.


VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE

JM1BG * * * * M0299591 June 20, 1991


REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Confirm your customer's complaint for rear brake noise by operating the vehicle in a safe area at 8-10 mph. Apply the hand brake slightly and listen for noise.

2. Replace the rear brake shoes. Refer to Workshop Manual section "P."

NOTE:
Be sure to inspect related parts, and machine the drum surface as necessary.





PARTS INFORMATION


WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty Type Code: A
Customer Comment Code: 35
Damage Code: 99
Quantity: 1
Part No. of Main Cause: BW-YB 26 38Z
Operation No./Labor Hours: P0204BRX - Brake Shoe(s) R&R/0.8 Hrs.
P0201BMX - Brake Drum(s), machine
(Actual time not to exceed maximum of 1.3 Hrs.)