Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Wheel Cylinder: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Brakes - Cyclic Chirping Noise
NO: 05-05-96
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: May 5, 1996
SUBJECT:
Rear Brake Cyclic Chirp
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 05-04-96 DATED MARCH 8, 1996 AND TECHNICAL SERVICE
BULLETIN 05-06-95 DATED MAY 19, 1995 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THE 1996 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
HAS BEEN ADDED AND THE "PROTECT -A- CUP", LUBE IS NOW AVAILABLE THRU MOPAR PARTS. ALL CHANGES ARE MARKED
WITH **ASTERISKS**
MODELS:
1995 - 1996
(PL) Neon
1996
(JX) Sebring Convertible**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A cyclic chirp noise from the rear of the vehicle during medium to light brake application, at low speeds (20 mph or less) on vehicles equipped with rear
drum brakes. The noise can be related to the speed at which the tire turns (one squeak/squawk per revolution of the tire). As the vehicle slows, during the
brake application, the noise will occur at a slower rate.
**NOTE:
THIS REPAIR HAS NO EFFECT ON THE REAR BRAKE HOWL NOISE THAT MAY OCCUR ON NEONS, AT THE END OF THE STOP.
THE REAR BRAKE HOWL NOISE IS COVERED IN A SEPARATE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN.**
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
4883068
"Protect -A- Cup" (Lube Cap)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the installation of 4 drops of the "Protect -A- Cup" lubricant into each rear wheel cylinder.
1.
Raise car on suitable hoist and remove rear wheels.
2.
Remove rear brake drum retaining clips (1 per side) and remove rear brake drums.
