Aerio AWD L4-2.0L (2003)
Brake Pad: Customer Interest
Brakes - Metallic Clacking/Clicking Noises
Section Title: Brakes
TSB No. TS 01 12112
Division: Automotive
Category: Aerio
SUBJECT:
METALLIC CLACKING/CLICKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.
MODEL(S):
AERIO
YEAR:
2002 - 2003 RH 420
AFFECTED VIN(S):
2002 MY
ALL
2003 MY
~JS2RA41S_35159182
~JS2RB41S_35150340
~JS2RC41H_35207842
~JS2RD41H_35203680
CONDITION:
A metallic brake clack, tap, or click, may be heard after a first time brake application once the vehicle has changed direction from forward to reverse
and/or reverse to forward.
CAUSE:
The brake noise is caused by the brake pads shifting slightly in the brake caliper carrier and contacting the caliper.
CORRECTION:
Install only updated caliper springs on both front calipers to correct this condition.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Follow repair procedures as per Section 4, Front Brakes, of the applicable RH420 service manual.
PART INFORMATION
