Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Brakes - Squealing/Moaning/Groaning Noise
Article No
98-16-5
08/17/98
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FRONT BRAKES - "MOANING/GROANING" NOISE
WHEN BRAKING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
6/16/98
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FRONT BRAKES - "SQUEALING" NOISE WHEN
BRAKING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/16/98
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NOISE - "MOANING/GROANING" NOISE COMING
FROM FRONT BRAKES WHEN BRAKING - VEHICLES
BUILT THROUGH 6/16/98
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NOISE - "SQUEALING" NOISE COMING FROM
FRONT BRAKES WHEN BRAKING - VEHICLES
BUILT THROUGH 06/16/98
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-98 CONTINENTAL
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to increase model year coverage, add a symptom, and revise the Brake Pad part number.
ISSUE
A high frequency "squealing". or a "moaning/groaning" noise may come tram the front brakes on some vehicles under moderate braking. This may be
caused by a high frequency response between the lining. the caliper. and the rotor. This noise should not be confused with intermittent squeals or groans
that occur during the first few brake applications in the morning or while braking in Reverse.
ACTION
Replace the front brake pads with revised front Brake Pads. Refer to the appropriate Continental Service Manual, Page 06-03-5 for replacement details
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
XF3Z-2001-CB
Brake Pads
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 98-5A-1
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
981605A
Replace Front Brake Pads
0.8 Hr.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
2018
41
OASIS CODES: 301000, 702100