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Brakes - High Pitched Squeal

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BULLETIN NO. 201


DATE: October, 1986
SUBJECT: EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAL


SYMPTOM: High pitched brake squeal when braking at various pedal pressures.


REPAIR PROCEDURE: Install new semi-metallic brake pads as listed below.

IMPORTANT: IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE PADS TO REQUIRE A SLIGHTLY HIGHER BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT, PARTICULARLY DURING BREAK-IN AND DURING THE FIRST FEW STOPS WHEN THE BRAKE PADS ARE COLD. PLEASE ADVISE YOUR CUSTOMERS ACCORDINGLY. ONLY TRACE AMOUNTS OF BRAKE SQUEAL MAY OCCUR OCCASIONALLY.


PARTS REQUIRED:

APPLICATION PART NUMBER

Front pads, all cars with Teves Brakes 4250.44
Front pads, all cars with Bendix Brakes 4250.45
Rear pads, all cars with Girling Brakes 4250.46


WARRANTY INFORMATION


DAMAGE CODE: 004611

Remove/Reinstall: Front Only Front & Rear

Operation Number: 08.271.0 08.276.0

Time Allowance: 00.50 01.00