Protege L4-1839cc 1.8L DOHC (1990)
Brake Shoe: Customer Interest
Brakes, Rear - Noise/Squeal
Bulletin No.
004/91
Issued
10/16/91
Revised
Category P
Applicable Model/s
1990-191 323/Protege'
Subject
REAR BRAKE NOISE
(DRUM BRAKES)
DESCRIPTION
A squeal may be heard from the rear brakes. The noise/squeal is characteristic of the material used in manufacturing the brake shoes. The material has
been changed and incorporated into production as shown in the following VIN of Production Change.
You can reduce brake noise by replacing the brake shoes with the parts listed below.
VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE
JM1BG * * * * M0299591
June 20, 1991
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1.
Confirm your customer's complaint for rear brake noise by operating the vehicle in a safe area at 8-10 mph. Apply the hand brake slightly and
listen for noise.
2.
Replace the rear brake shoes. Refer to Workshop Manual section "P."
NOTE:
Be sure to inspect related parts, and machine the drum surface as necessary.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty Type Code:
A
Customer Comment Code:
35
Damage Code:
99
Quantity:
1
Part No. of Main Cause:
BW-YB 26 38Z
Operation No./Labor Hours:
P0204BRX - Brake Shoe(s) R&R/0.8 Hrs.
P0201BMX - Brake Drum(s), machine
(Actual time not to exceed maximum of 1.3 Hrs.)
