Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Hybrid (2007)
Brake Pad: Customer Interest
Brakes - Front Brake Squealing/Squeaking Noises
Classification: BR08-001B
Reference: NTB08-057B
Date: August 19, 2009
2007-2009 ALTIMA; FRONT BRAKE NOISE AT SLOW SPEEDS
This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES/VINS/DATES, SERVICE PROCEDURE, PARTS and CLAIMS INFORMATION has
changed. Please discard any previous copies.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2007-2009 Altima Sedan (L32)
2007-2009 Altima Hybrid (L32HV)
2008-2009 Altima Coupe (CL32)
APPLIED VINS:
2007-2008 ALL
2009 Vehicles built before:
1N4(*)L2(*)E(*)9 N 474739
1N4(*)L2(*)E(*)9 C 165213
APPLIED DATES:
2007-2008 ALL
2009 Vehicles built before: 21-Jan-2009
IF YOU CONFIRM:
Squeal/Squeak noise from front brakes:
^ While moving forward
^ With very light brake application (pedal pressure)
^ After 10-15 minutes of driving ("hot" brakes)
^ At speeds less than 10 MPH
^ While traveling straight or turning.
NOTE:
This is intended to be a partial list of examples of the types of conditions when you may be able to duplicate front wheel brake squeal/squeak. When
attempting to duplicate this noise it is important to have a second person safely standing outside of the vehicle to determine if the noise being heard is
coming from the front or rear brakes.
ACTION:
Replace the front brake pads and hardware with the parts listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.
NOTE:
DO NOT replace the calipers or caliper assemblies for this incident, if it should occur.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE
PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.