Article No. 88-25-9

BRAKES - REAR DISC - "GROANING" NOISE DURING LOW SPEED LIGHT PEDAL APPLICATION
- VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/01/88

NOISE -"GROANING" FROM REAR DISC BRAKES DURING LOW SPEED LIGHT PEDAL APPLICATIONS - VEHICLE BUILT BEFORE 11/01/88

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-89 MARK VII 1987 CONTINENTAL

ISSUE: A "groaning" noise from the rear disc brakes during low speed, light pedal applications may be caused by the disc brake pad lining material.

ACTION: Install new disc brake pads that are made from improved materials. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. Remove the rear disc brake lining assemblies. Refer to the appropriate Car Shop Manual, Volume B, Section 12-25 for service details.

2. Lightly sand both rear rotors to remove glaze and high polish from the inner and outer braking surfaces.

3. Install new rear disc brake pads (E9LY-2200-A).

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9LY-2200-A Rear Disc Brake Pads B


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 882509A
TIME: 0.9 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 2200
Condition Code: 56
OASIS CODES: 7100, 7110, 7113, 3050