Inspection Procedure 8

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Groaning, Clicking or Rattling Noise When Brakes are not Applied

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check whether foreign material has entered the wheel covers.
Q: Is there foreign material?
YES: Remove it. Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check for looseness of the wheel nuts.
Q: Are the wheel nuts loose?
YES: Tighten the nuts to 88 - 108 Nm (66 - 81 ft. lbs.). Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 3.





STEP 3. Check for looseness of the caliper installation bolts.
Q: Are the caliper installation bolts loose?
YES: Tighten the bolts to 90 - 110 Nm (66 - 81 ft. lbs.) for the front caliper, or 55 - 65 Nm (41 - 48 ft. lbs.) for the rear caliper. Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 4.





STEP 4. Check the wheel bearings for wear, damage or dryness.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Apply grease or replace the defective part(s). Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Start over from Step 1. If another trouble symptom appears, refer to the symptom chart.