Front Brakes - Grinding or Squeaking Noise

NO: 05-01-96

GROUP: Brakes

DATE: Jan. 26, 1996

SUBJECT: Premature Front Brake Lining Wear

MODELS: 1995 - 1996 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Grinding or squeaking noise from front brakes. This condition can result from premature front pad wear in city commuter type driving or commercial use where the brakes are operated at elevated temperatures for extended periods of time.

DIAGNOSIS:

Inspect the front disc brake lining, as described on page 5-24 of the 1996 Cirrus/Stratus Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-6121). If one or more of the front brake linings are excessively worn, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 4874548 Shoe & Lining Set, Front Heavy Duty

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves replacing the front disc brake linings with a heavy duty lining set.

NOTE:
This heavy duty front lining could generate customer vehicle brake applied noise and is not recommended for replacement on vehicles with front brake noise complaints that do not exhibit premature wear. Use PIN 4798885 brake lining for normal replacement.

1. Replace the front disc brake lining, P/N 4874548, as outlined in the Service Manual, page 5-24.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 05-70-24-90 0.5 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part