Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Brake Pads - Correct Installation Procedure
File In Section: 05 - Brakes
Bulletin No.: 01-05-23-005
Date: April, 2001
INFORMATION
Subject:
Proper Installation of Front Brake Pads with Wear Indicator
(Possibility of Reversing Front Brake Pads)
Models:
1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero
1999-2001 Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin cancels and replaces Corporate Bulletin Number 73-50-34. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 73-50-34 (Section 5 - Brakes).
It may be possible to interchange the outboard and inboard front brake pads on the above vehicles without obvious concerns at the time of installation.
Improper installation of the brake pads may result in reduced lining life. In addition, possible interference between the compact spare wheel and the
caliper may occur. This interference may be sufficient to prevent the wheel from turning when the compact spare is installed soon after pad replacement.
Service Information 1997-2001
The following list details concerns with the Service Information contained within the L/N car Service Manuals. These items will be updated in the
Electronic Service Information.
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The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu and Oldsmobile Cutlass Service Manuals incorrectly state that the brake pad with the wear indicator should be
located on the outboard front brake pad. The accompanying illustrations are also incorrect.
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The 1998 Chevrolet Malibu/Oldsmobile Cutlass and the 1999 Service Manual for all four models contain text which describes correctly the
front brake pad replacement procedure and location of the front brake pads. The accompanying illustrations, however, show the incorrect pad
location.
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The 2000 and 2001 Chevrolet Malibu and Grand Am/Alero Service Manuals contain text which correctly describes the front brake pad
replacement procedure. The accompanying illustrations are generic and do not indicate the presence of a wear indicator used as part of the pad
assembly
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