Focus L4-2.0L SOHC VIN P (2000)
Brake Shoe: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Rear Drum Brake Squealing Noises
TSB 06-13-7
07/10/06
REAR BRAKE SQUEAL
FORD:
2000-2006 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 05-10-5 to update the service parts and model year coverage.
ISSUE
Some 2000-2006 Focus vehicles, produced before 01/20/2006 (excluding vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes), may exhibit a squealing noise from
the rear drum brakes during stopping.
ACTION
Replace the rear brake shoes with revised components. Refer to the following service procedure.
NOTE
SOME 2002 AND PRIOR MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY ALSO REQUIRE WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACEMENT IF THE REAR BRAKE
SHOES ARE BEING REPLACED WITH THE REVISED COMPONENTS. REFER TO THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROCEDURE.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove both rear brake drums. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-02.
2.
Inspect wheel cylinders
a.
If the wheel cylinder housing is bare cast iron then replacement is not required if revised brake shoes are being installed.
b.
If the wheel cylinder housing is plated then replace the wheel cylinders if revised brake shoes are being installed. Refer to WSM, Section
206-02.
3.
Replace brake shoes with revised components. Refer to WSM, Section 206-02.
NOTE
THE REVISED BRAKE SHOES MAY MAKE AN INTERMITTENT SLIGHT SQUEAL NOISE FOR THE FIRST 100 TO 150 BRAKE
APPLICATIONS. THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
061307A
2000-2006 Focus: Install
1.7 Hrs.
Revised Rear Brake
Shoes, Includes Time To
Inspect Build Date, And
Wheel Cylinders (Do Not
Use With 2000A, 2001B,
2001B1, 2001B9, 2780B)
061307B
2000-2006 Focus: Install
2.3 Hrs.
Revised Rear Brake
Shoes, And Wheel
Cylinders, Includes Time
