Laser FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC (1992)
Brake Pad: Customer Interest
Rear Brakes - Squeak/Squeal on Application
NO.: 05-19-93
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: Dec. 17, 1993
SUBJECT:
Rear Brake Squeak
MODELS:
1992 - 1994 (BD) Laser/Talon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A squeal or squeak may be heard from the rear brake assembly on brake application.
DISCUSSION:
A shim kit is available to correct rear brake squeak on both FWD and AWD models. The shim kit contains four rubber coated slotted shims, four
stainless steel shims, and a grease packet.
DIAGNOSIS:
Vehicles manufactured after VIN sequence (PE098227 - 2WD) and (PE101071 - AWD) have the shims installed as original equipment. Vehicles built
prior to this sequence are eligible for this bulletin. Drive the vehicle to determine if the squeak is rear brake related. If the noise originates from the rear
on brake application, perform the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
The shim kit is to be used with the pad kit part numbers only, (Note: Superseded pad kits will include the new shims.):
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
The repair includes replacing the pads (if necessary), discarding the shims that accompany the brake pad kit, and installing the shim kit per the directions
below.
1.
Remove the rear brake pads and determine if they require replacement. This shim kit may be added to vehicles where a recent pad change has been
performed.
2.
Discard the shims supplied in the brake pad kit (listed kits only), or discard the old shims from the original pads.
