Rodeo S 4WD V6-3165cc 3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1997)
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Verify proper parking brake operation and elimination of squeal/shudder when vehicle is backing up.
Technical Service Bulletin # SB98-09-L003
Date: 980301
Rear Brakes - Squeal/Shudder While Backing Up
BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB98-09-L003
ISSUE DATE:
MARCH 1998
GROUP:
BRAKES
1995.5-97 RODEO (UC) REAR BRAKES SQUEAL/SHUDDER AS VEHICLE IS BACKING UP
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1995.5-97 Rodeo (UC) equipped with 4-wheel disc brake.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Some affected vehicles may experience a condition in which the rear brakes may squeal or shudder as the vehicle is backing up. This condition occurs
without applying the brakes. This condition may be caused by misadjustment of the parking brake assembly.
To repair this condition, inspect the parking brakes in each rear wheel.
NOTE
Inspect the brake return springs [or proper installation. Check for broken, stretched, or bent.
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If the shoe assembly is worn or is pulled away from its center post; the drum is scored, heat marked, or warped; or there is an accumulation of brake
dust in the drum, repair the damage as required; then, proceed with adjusting the parking brake assemblies and the parking brake cable following the
steps below.
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If there is NO evidence of the above conditions, adjust the parking brake assemblies and the parking brake cable as a preventive measure; then,
continue with further diagnosis in accordance with the appropriate Workshop Manual.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Use the illustrated NEW labor operation to inspect and adjust the left and right parking brake assemblies.
Service Procedure
1.
To properly adjust the parking brake, the parking brake cable must have slack. Be sure to loosen the adjustment nut on the parking brake lever
before proceeding with the steps below.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire. Remove the caliper assembly and the rotor.