L200 L4-2.2L VIN F (2002)
Brake Caliper: Customer Interest
Brakes - Rattle Noise From Rear of Vehicle While Driving
BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-52
ISSUE DATE: October, 2001
CATEGORY TYPE: Brakes - 04
CATEGORY: Mechanical
CORPORATION NO.: 01-05-23-009
SUBJECT:
Rattle Noise From Rear of Vehicle While Driving (Inspect Both Sides of Vehicle for Broken Retaining Spring (Anti-rattle Spring) in Rear Brake Caliper
)
MODELS AFFECTED:
2002 Saturn L-Series vehicles equipped with rear antilock disc brakes (RPO JL9)
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment of a rattle noise coming from the rear of vehicle while driving. Noise may not be present while braking.
CAUSE:
This condition may be caused by a weak or broken retaining spring (anti-rattle spring) in the rear brake caliper.
CORRECTION:
Replace retaining spring in rear brake caliper on both sides of vehicle.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Test drive vehicle and verify rattle noise is coming from rear of vehicle with brakes not applied.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM
WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.
2.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
3.
Remove both rear wheel and tire assemblies.
4.
Inspect retaining spring on caliper (both sides).
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If retaining spring is cracked or broken, proceed to step 5.
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If retaining spring is not cracked or broken, refer to "Diagnostics" in the Mechanical Brakes section of the 2002 L-Series Brakes Service
Manual.
