Rear Disc Brakes - Squealing Noise

Article No.
98-5A-20

03/18/98

^ BRAKES - REAR BRAKE NOISE/"SQUEALING" -
VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES -
TAURUS/SABLE BUILT THROUGH 8/1/95 -
CONTINENTAL BUILT THROUGH 8/7/95

^ NOISE - "SQUEALING" FROM REAR BRAKES -
VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES -
TAURUS/SABLE BUILT THROUGH 8/1/95 -
CONTINENTAL BUILT THROUGH 8/7/95

FORD:
1993-95 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993-95 CONTINENTAL, SABLE

ISSUE:
A "squealing" noise may come from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking. This may be caused by a high frequency chatter between the leading and trailing edge of the lining and the rear rotor surface.

ACTION:
Replace the rear brake pads with new pads which have an added chamfer on the leading and trailing edge of the pad. This chamfer should reduce the possibility of rear brake squeal. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Section 06, for brake pad replacement procedures.

NOTE:
MAKE SURE THAT ONE (1) OF THE TWO (2) SLOTS IN THE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON AND ADJUSTER FACE IS POSITIONED SO IT WILL ENGAGE TAB ON REAR BRAKE SHOE.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F6DZ-2200-AA Rear Brake Pads

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-7-4
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

985A20A Install Rear Pads - 0.7 Hr.
Continental

985A20B Install Rear Pads - 0.6 Hr.
Taurus/Sable

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2200 12

OASIS CODES: 301000, 302000, 390000, 702000, 702200