5000S Sedan L5-2226cc 2.22L SOHC (KZ) (1985)
Hydraulic Brake Servo: Customer Interest
Hydraulic Brake Booster - Knocking Noise
Number:
Group:
87-01
47
July 1, 1987
Brakes - Steering
Applies To:
5000S - 5000T 1984-1987
Subject:
Hydraulic Brake Booster - Knocking Noise During Brake Pedal Application
C
Cause:
A.
Free play between pedal and booster.
B.
Air pocket in brake booster. No defect, design related.
Production Change:
A.
Modified clevis P/N 431 721 991 A
As of:
June 1986 VIN: 44_G_146063
B.
Modified brake booster, P/N 443 612 099B.
As of:
March 1986 VIN: 44_G_097901
Service Solution:
A.
No Change. Do not adjust push rod!
B.
1. Depress brake pedal approximately 20 times with engine turned off.
2.
Press down hard on pedal and keep pedal depressed.
3.
Start engine, keeping pedal depressed until pressure has built up (approximately 30 seconds).
4.
Quickly release pedal ("pop" pedal).
5.
Repeat. If noise persists, replace booster, P/N 443 612 099, with P/N 443 612 099B.