Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Brake Pad: Customer Interest
Brakes - Front Brake Noise At Low Speeds
Classification: BR11-001
Reference: NTB11-021
Date: March 2, 2011
FRONT BRAKE NOISE AT SLOW SPEEDS
APPLIED VEHICLES
IF YOU CONFIRM:
Squeal/Squeak noise from the front brakes:
^ While moving forward or reverse
^ With very light brake application (pedal pressure)
^ After the vehicle has been sitting, typically overnight ("cold" brakes)
^ At speeds less than 10MPH
^ 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:
Apply Molykote 7439 grease to the front brake pad retainers.
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.