Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Brakes - Groaning Noise During City Driving
Article No.
99-8-9
05/03/99
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BRAKES - FRONT - "GROANING" NOISE DURING
CITY DRIVING
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NOISE - "GROANING" NOISE FROM FRONT
BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING
FORD:
1995-1999 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-1999 MYSTIQUE
1999 COUGAR
ISSUE
A "groaning" noise from the front brakes during city driving may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the damping rate of the front brake
pads.
ACTION
Replace the front brake pads with revised brake pads. Refer to the appropriate model/year Workshop Manual, Page 206-03-5 for service procedure.
NOTE
SERVICING OF THE BRAKE ROTOR (RESURFACING, DEGLAZING, ETC.) WILL NOT BE NECESSARY FOR THIS SERVICE REPAIR.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
XS8Z-2001-CA
Brake Pad (Without Pad Wear Warning)
XS8Z-2001-DA
Brake Pad (With Pad Wear Warning)
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
990809A
Replace Front Brake Pads
0.5 Hr.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
2001
42
OASIS CODES: 301000