RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (2000)
Brake Shoe: Customer Interest
Rear Brakes - High Pitched Squeal
NUMBER: 05-04-00
GROUP: Brakes
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1,2000
SUBJECT:
High Pitched Squeal From Rear Brakes
MODELS:
2000 (BRIBE) Ram Truck
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing revised rear brake shoes.
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 2500/3500 SERIES RAM TRUCKS BUILT BEFORE MARCH 1,2000 (MDH 0301XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A high pitched squeal comes from the rear brakes when the brakes are applied.
DIAGNOSIS:
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSIS MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE REAR BRAKE DRUM TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 49° C.
(120° F.) (MUST NOT BE HOT TO THE TOUCH).
Raise and support the rear axle. The axle should be supported so that the rear tires are completely off the ground.
CAUTION: 4X4 VEHICLES MUST HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE IN THE 4X2 MODE.
Start the engine Put the transmission into gear and slowly raise the vehicle speed while applying light and steady pressure to the brake pedal. Attempt to
reproduce the noise by applying different pressures to the brake pedal a vehicle speeds of 8 - 16 kPh (5 - 10 mph). If a high pitched squeal is heard
coming from the rear brakes, perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE: WITH THE VEHICLE RAISED, THE REAR WHEELS WILL LOCK-UP VERY
QUICKLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE THE MIRRORS TO MONITOR TIRE ROTATION (LEFT
AND RIGHT) DURING DIAGNOSIS.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Remove and replace both right and left rear brake shoe and lining assemblies with p/n 05015337AB. Refer to the 2000 Ram Truck Service Manual
(Publication No. 81-370-0008), pages 5-31 and 5-32, "Removal And Installation - Rear Brake Shoes - 12 1/8 Inch."
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: P8- New part
