Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Brakes - Moaning/Groaning Noise
Article No.
00-26-5
12/25/00
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BRAKES - REAR BRAKE NOISE- "MOANING/GROANING" FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN COLD
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NOISE - "MOANING/GROANING" FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN COLD
MERCURY:
1999-2001 COUGAR ISSUE
Some vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes may exhibit a "moaning/groaning" noise on initial brake application (cold soak). This may be caused by
the rear brake pads vibrating in the caliper. Braking performance is not affected by this condition.
ACTION
Install revised Rear Disc Brake Service kit. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Lift and support vehicle. Refer to the appropriate Workshop Manual, Section 100-01.
2.
Remove both rear tire assemblies.
3.
Remove rear brake pads per instructions in the Workshop Manual, Section 206-04.
4.
Remove U-spring from the top of the caliper and replace with L-spring supplied in kit (Figure 1).
NOTE
THE LEG OF THE L-SPRING FACES THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE.
