Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 05-01-98
Date: 980130
Rear Brakes - Howl During Low Speed Stop
NO: 05-01-98
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: Jan. 30, 1998
SUBJECT:
Howl From Rear Brakes During Low Speed Stop
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 05-08-97 DATED NOVEMBER 7, 1997 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. THE SALES CODES FOR COVERED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ADDED. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH
**ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1995-1997 (PL) Neon
**NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL NON ABS EQUIPPED VEHICLES (SALES CODES BRA AND BRC). VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH
ABS DID NOT HAVE DRUM BRAKES.**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A howl type noise coming from the rear brakes during a low speed (10 mph or less) brake apply in a forward direction. The condition may be more
frequent in cold/damp weather during the first few stops with cold brakes.
DIAGNOSIS:
While traveling at 10 mph, lightly apply the brakes and listen for a low pitched howl from the rear. If the noise is heard, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05011628AA
Brake Shoe Support Plate, Rear With Wheel Cylinder (Right)
1
05011629AA
Brake Shoe Support Plate, Rear With Wheel Cylinder (Left)
2
04509544
Gasket, Brake Shoe Support Plate
2
06502432
Retaining Nut, Hub and Bearing Assembly
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
05-80-20-92
1.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves replacing the rear brake shoe support plate with a new brake shoe support plate. Attached to the new plate will be the wheel
cylinder assembly and a damper weight.
1.
Raise the vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
2.
Remove rear wheel and tire assembly.
3.
Remove the brake drum.
4.
Remove the dust cap from the rear hub/bearing.
5.
Remove the retaining nut holding the rear hub/bearing to the spindle. Remove the hub/bearing from the spindle.
6.
Remove the rear brake shoes from the brake support plate.
7.
Disconnect the rear brake flex hose tube from the wheel cylinder.
8.
Remove park brake actuator lever from the park brake cable.
9.
Position a 1/2 in. wrench over the retainer fingers on the end of the parking brake cable. Compress cable housing retaining fingers and start cable
