Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
Brake Pad: Customer Interest
Front Brakes - Squeal or Creep/Groan
NO: 05-10-97
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: Dec. 19, 1997
SUBJECT:
Front Brake Squeal And/Or Creep/Groan
MODELS:
1995 - 1998 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES WITH 14" DISC/DRUM (SALES CODE BRA AND BRJ).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Front brake squeal moderate brake pedal application, or creep/groan sound during zero speed creeping brake apply.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Drive the vehicle at 10 to 20 MPH, with moderate pressure apply the brakes. If a squeal sound is heard perform the Repair Procedure.
2.
With the brake pedal applied, place the transmission in "drive" and slowly release the brakes until the vehicle just begins to creep. If a loud
grinding, crunching, or groaning noise is heard from the front brakes, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05011069AA
Pad Set, Front Disc Brake
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the front brake pads.
1.
Remove and replace the front brake pads following the repair procedure provided in the appropriate Neon Service Manual, Group 5.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
05-70-22-90
0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
P8 - New Part
