Brakes - Squeal Reduced By Reclinching The Shoe
Number 85-5-5A Date 8/85Subject: BRAKE SQUEALS
ALL SUNBIRD, PHOENIX, GRAND AM MODELS
FIGURE 1 - Moving The Pad Into The Caliper:
All models of the Sunbird, Phoenix and Grand Am have had an outboard shoe that is held in position by clinching the tabs with a ball peen hammer.. The object of peening is to tightly attach the shoe to the caliper to dampen out vibrations in the pad that can cause a squeal. Tightening the pad by reclinching can have a positive effect on squeal. To reclinch the shoe:
1. Pry on the rotor with a screwdriver to move the pad into the caliper. (Figure 1)
2. Have someone apply the brakes firmly.
FIGURE 2 - Peening The Tab:
3. Reclinch the shoe by peening the tab. (Figure 2)
However, this procedure is different than the manual's because it requires that the brakes be applied while peening, to hold the pad firmly in position.
To Reclinch Pad (only) T3142 .3 hrs.
Each Additional Wheel Add: .2 hrs.
If Necessary to Replace or R & R Pads, Disc Brake (H0042)
Add Condition: To Reclinch Pad (each) .1 hrs.