Malibu V6-3.9L (2007)
Parking Brake Cable: Customer Interest
Brakes - Low Speed Creak/Squeak From Rear of Vehicle
Bulletin No.: 05-05-26-002A
Date: September 22, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Squeak or Creak Type Noise From Rear of Vehicle (Replace Park Brake Cable Grommets)
Models:
2005-2007 Chevrolet Malibu (Sedan Only)
with Rear Drum Brakes (RPO J41 or JM4)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-05-26-002 (Section 05 - Brakes).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a squeak or creak type noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. This noise occurs at slow speeds while driving over
small bumps and is most apparent when the underbody of the vehicle is wet.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the park brake cables rubbing or slip-sticking on the retainer grommet.
Correction
Replace both existing white parking brake cable grommets with new black grommets, P/N 15807015, using the procedure below. These new black
grommets are made from a Teflon(R) material.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Open the underbody clip (2) to provide some slack in the parking brake cable. Use a flat bladed tool to release the lock tab. Use care not to permanently
bend the parking brake cable. If the cable becomes bent, it must be replaced. Remove the white grommet (1) from the bracket. Pull the park brake cable
inboard, gripping the cable on both sides of the grommet.
