Mustang V8-302 5.0L COBRA (1995)
Brake Rotor/Disc: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Brakes - Thumping/Clacking Noise While Braking
Article No.
94-23-5
11/14/94
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BRAKES - FRONT DISC - "THUMPING/CLACKING" NOISE WHILE BRAKING
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NOISE - "THUMPING/CLACKING" WHILE BRAKING - FRONT DISC BRAKES
FORD:
1994-95 MUSTANG, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994-95 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, SABLE
ISSUE:
Some customers may hear a thumping/clacking noise proportional to wheel speed during braking. This may be due to the initial cut (finish) on the front
rotors and by the shoe/lining assembly contacting the leading edge of the caliper assembly abutment. If this condition exists, witness marks will be
visible on the shoe/lining assembly plate, and the caliper anchor plate. Brake performance is unaffected by this condition.
ACTION:
Refer to the following procedure for service details.
NOTE:
THIS CONCERN IS EXHIBITED ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF VEHICLES WITH 500 MILES (800 KM) OR LESS. HOWEVER, IT
SHOULD BE GONE BY 500 MILES (800 KM).
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Ensure that the vehicle has more than 500 miles (800 km) of service.
2.
Turn both front rotors with a Rotunda "On-The-Car Brake Lathe". This repair method is more effective than "off-car" brake rotor turning because
it allows the steering knuckle to serve as a pilot for the rotor, resulting in improved runout and surface finish.
NOTE:
USE THE APPROPRIATE MODEL/YEAR SERVICE MANUAL, SECTION 06-03.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
942305A
Machine Both Front Disc
1.3 Hrs.
Brake Rotors On Vehicle
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Mustang
942305B
Machine Both Front Disc
1.7 Hrs.
Brake Rotors On Vehicle -
Taurus/Sable, Continental
942305C
Machine Both Front Disc
1.7 Hrs.
Brake Rotors On Vehicle -
Thunderbird/Cougar
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
1125
56
OASIS CODES: 301000, 702100