Brakes - Rear Brake Rattling Noise Over Bumps
TSB 09-22-1311/16/09
REAR BRAKE RATTLE OVER BUMPS
FORD:
2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer
MERCURY:
2007-2010 Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 7-24-6 to update the vehicle model years covered.
ISSUE
Some 2007-2010 Explorer, Mountaineer and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise over bumps from the rear of the vehicle. The noise is due to the rear brakes which do not incorporate an anti-rattle clip.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
To repair the rattle noise perform the following:
1. Remove the rear tires as per the Work Shop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle assembly per WSM, Section 206-04.
3. Support the caliper to prevent damage to the brake line. (Figure 1)
4. Remove the outer and inner brake pad and discard pads.
5. Remove the brake pad slippers from the caliper rails and discard.
6. Clean the caliper rails with a wire brush.
7. Place a thin bead of Motorcraft(R) Silicone Gasket and Sealant on center section of the underside of the brake pad slippers. (Figure 2)
8. Install the brake pad slippers on to the caliper rails. The smaller brake pad slipper is attached to the upper caliper rail. The larger brake pad slipper is attached to the lower caliper rail with the anti rattle loop facing away from the rotor. (Figure 3)
9. Clean any excess Motorcraft(R) Silicone Gasket and Sealant off of the slippers.
10. Remove the caliper pin sleeves and rubber boots.
11. Install new pin caliper boots.
12. Place caliper slide grease into the pin sleeve boots.
13. Install caliper slide pin into the rubber boots.
14. Clean any excess grease off of caliper.
15. Install inner and outer brake pads.
NOTE
THE BRAKE PADS ARE LABELED L FOR LEFT SIDE AND R FOR RIGHT SIDE ON THE STEEL BACKING PLATE.
16. Install brake caliper as per WSM, Section 206-04.
17. Repeat steps 2-16 on the other side.
18. Install the rear tires as per the WSM, Section 204-04.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
092213A 2007-2010 Explorer, 0.8 Hr.
Mountaineer, Explorer
Sport Trac: Replace The
Rear Brake Pads Both
Sides Following The
Service Procedure (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2200 07
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