Brakes - High Pitched Squeal at Light/Moderate Use
Number 86-5-14 Date 7/86Subject: BRAKE NOISE
1982-86 6000 MODELS (EXCEPT 6000 STE)
SOME OF THE ABOVE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLICATIONS. THE SQUEAL MAY BE MORE NOTICEABLE DURING WARM WEATHER OR PERIODS OF HEAVY BRAKE USAGE.
A NEW BRAKE LINING MATERIAL COMPOSITION IS NOW AVAILABLE THAT WILL REDUCE BRAKE SQUEAL ON CONCERN VEHICLES. ROTORS SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND THE BRAKE SURFACES REFINISHED IF NECESSARY. BEFORE REFINISHING ROTORS, BE SURE ALL RUST IS REMOVED FROM THE ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.
LIGHT DUTY - OLD P/N 12300251 NEW P/N 12321423 - 1982-86
HEAVY DUTY - OLD P/N 12321410 NEW P/N 12321422 - 1983-86