Front brake noise / squeal

FRONT BRAKE NOISE / SQUEAL

Model

Freelander

Affected vehicles

All derivatives from VIN 1A 576764

Date

2002-02-13

Reference

Bulletin 0014, CDS ref L8649bu

Bulletin text

Freelander

AFFECTED RANGE:

All derivatives from VIN 1A 576764

PROBLEM:

FRONT BRAKE NOISE / SQUEAL After front brake pad replacement, a noise / squeal may be heard.

CAUSE:

Replacement front brake pads not fitted correctly, due to not adhering to the Workshop Manual repair procedure.

ACTION:

When replacing the front brake pads, the Workshop Manual repair procedure must be adhered to. Refer to Workshop Manual, part number LRL0350 (3 rd edition), Brakes, Shoes/pads - front - set, repair number 70.40.02. NOTE: The Workshop Manual currently states that a right hand pair of pads are shown in the illustration, this is incorrect, a left hand pair are shown. The Workshop Manual will be updated at the next opportunity.

1

Illustration shows a left hand pair of brake pads

The leading edge of the front brake pads have chamfers on them, the chamfers are asymmetric.

Bulletin N o : 0014

2

Illustration shows a right hand pair of brake pads

CAUTION: It is imperative that the pads are correctly fitted. Pad 'A' must be fitted to the inboard side of the left hand caliper and pad ‘B’ must be fitted to the outboard side of the left hand caliper, see illustration 1. Pad 'D' must be fitted to the inboard side of the right hand caliper and pad ‘C’ must be fitted to the outboard side of the right hand caliper, see illustration 2. A suffix code printed along the side of the brake pad states the correct position for the brake pad in the caliper. Suffix code Position in the caliper

LI Left Inboard

LO Left Outboard

RI Right Inboard

RO Right Outboard

NOTE: Front brake pads must not be fitted to the vehicle if the anti-squeal shim bonded to the rear of the brake pad has become loose or detached.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Description Old part number

Front brake pads SFP000010

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Not applicable

New part number

SFP000020