Tracer L4-116 1.9L SOHC (1991)
Technical Service Bulletin # 97-10-1
Date: 970512
Brakes - Knocking/Hard Pedal/Squealing
Article No.
97-10-1
05/12/97
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BRAKES - COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF BRAKE
CONCERN TSB'S
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NOISE - BRAKES "KNOCKING" AND/OR
"SQUEALING"-COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF
BRAKE NOISE TSB'S
FORD:
1991-93 ESCORT
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-93 TRACER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include caliper sleeve bolt torquing specification and update Dealer Coding.
ISSUE:
A comprehensive brake TSB has been developed for service use. This TSB article includes the following topics:
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(A) - Front Disc Brake "Knocking" Noise When Braking Gently
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(B) - Brake Pedal "High Pedal Efforts" Or "Too Much Pedal Travel" After Cold Start
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(C) - Rear Brake "Squealing" - Vehicles Built Before 11/1/91
ACTION:
If brake repair is required, refer to the following Service Procedures for details.
Dealer Coding/Warranty/Oasis Code Chart
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 92-2-2, 93-1-7, 93-13-4, 96-6-1
SUPERSEDES: 94-23-6
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-93 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For
1991 Models
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
971001AT
Replace Both Main Caliper
0.5 Hr.
Sleeves
971001A
Replace One Main Caliper
0.4 Hr.
Sleeve
971001B
Confirm High Pedal Effort
1.0 Hr.
Condition, Clean, Inspect
And Replace Front Disc
Pads
