Brakes - Squeal/Groan/Premature Wear

Article No.
93-8-6

April 14, 1993

^ BRAKES - "SQUEAL" DURING BRAKE APPLICATION OR "GROAN" DURING BRAKE RELEASE

^ BRAKES - PREMATURE REAR LINING WEAR

^ NOISE - "SQUEAL" OR "GROAN" - DURING BRAKE APPLICATION OR RELEASE



FORD: 1988-92 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-92 TOPAZ


ISSUE:
Semi-metallic front or rear brake linings may "squeal" during brake application or "groan" during brake release from a stopped position. There may also be premature rear brake lining wear.

ACTION:
Determine the source of the noise and replace the front and/or rear brake lining assemblies using the service procedure below.


SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Determine if the "squeal" or "groan" noise is coming from the front of the car.

2. If the front of the car is the source of the noise, replace the front brake shoe and lining assemblies (F23Z-2001-A). Refer to the 1992 Tempo/Topaz Service Manual, Section 06-03, for removal and installation procedures.

3. Check again for a "squeal" or "groan" noise.

4. If the noise is still present, replace the rear brake lining assemblies (F23Z-2200-A). Refer to the 1992 Tempo/Topaz Service Manual, Section 06-02, for removal and installation procedures.



5. If the rear brake linings are wearing prematurely, replace the lining assemblies with (F23Z-2200-A). Refer to the 1992 Tempo/Topaz Service Manual, Section 06-02, for removal and installation procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F23Z-2001-A Front Brake Lining Kit B
F23Z-2200-A Rear Brake Lining Kit B

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper For 1992-93 Vehicles And Basic Warranty Coverage For 1988-1991 Model Year Vehicles

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
930806A Inspect, Replace Front 1.2 Hrs.
Brakes And Road Test
930806B Inspect, Replace Front 2.1 Hrs.
Brakes, Replace Rear
Brakes And Road Test

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
2001 56

OASIS CODES: 301000