Brakes - Front Brake Clicking/Squealing/Groaning Noises
No: TSB-03-35-003DATE: November, 2003
MODEL: 2002-03 Lancer
SUBJECT:
BRAKE NOISE
PURPOSE
Some customers may complain of a clicking, squealing, or groaning noise when braking.
^ To minimize a clicking noise, new, improved front shims are available. The new shims have a rubber covering for noise prevention.
^ To minimize a squealing or groaning noise, new, improved front brake pads are available. The new brake pads are made of improved material which minimizes noise.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2002-03 Lancer
PROCEDURE
1. Test drive the vehicle.
2. Listen carefully for abnormal noises when braking.
a. If there is a clicking noise when braking, replace the front shims. Install the new, improved shims listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.
b. If there is a squealing or groaning noise when braking, replace the front brake pads. Install the new, improved pads listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the new, improved Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Install the new parts listed in this bulletin on a customer complaint basis only.