Brakes - Knocking/Hard Pedal/Squealing: Overview

Article No.
97-10-1

05/12/97

^ BRAKES - COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF BRAKE
CONCERN TSB'S

^ NOISE - BRAKES "KNOCKING" AND/OR
"SQUEALING"-COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF
BRAKE NOISE TSB'S

FORD:
1991-93 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-93 TRACER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include caliper sleeve bolt torquing specification and update Dealer Coding.

ISSUE:
A comprehensive brake TSB has been developed for service use. This TSB article includes the following topics:

^ (A) - Front Disc Brake "Knocking" Noise When Braking Gently

^ (B) - Brake Pedal "High Pedal Efforts" Or "Too Much Pedal Travel" After Cold Start

^ (C) - Rear Brake "Squealing" - Vehicles Built Before 11/1/91

ACTION:
If brake repair is required, refer to the following Service Procedures for details.





Dealer Coding/Warranty/Oasis Code Chart

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 92-2-2, 93-1-7, 93-13-4, 96-6-1

SUPERSEDES: 94-23-6

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-93 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971001AT Replace Both Main Caliper 0.5 Hr.
Sleeves

971001A Replace One Main Caliper 0.4 Hr.
Sleeve

971001B Confirm High Pedal Effort 1.0 Hr.
Condition, Clean, Inspect
And Replace Front Disc
Pads

971001C Replace Rear Brake Shoes 1.2 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2B393 14

OASIS CODES: 301000, 702000, 702100, 702200