Topaz V6-182 3.0L (1992)
Brake Pad: Customer Interest
Brakes - Squeal/Groan/Premature Wear
Article No.
93-8-6
April 14, 1993
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BRAKES - "SQUEAL" DURING BRAKE APPLICATION OR "GROAN" DURING BRAKE RELEASE
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BRAKES - PREMATURE REAR LINING WEAR
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NOISE - "SQUEAL" OR "GROAN" - DURING BRAKE APPLICATION OR RELEASE
FORD: 1988-92 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-92 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
Semi-metallic front or rear brake linings may "squeal" during brake application or "groan" during brake release from a stopped position. There may also
be premature rear brake lining wear.
ACTION:
Determine the source of the noise and replace the front and/or rear brake lining assemblies using the service procedure below.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Determine if the "squeal" or "groan" noise is coming from the front of the car.
2.
If the front of the car is the source of the noise, replace the front brake shoe and lining assemblies (F23Z-2001-A). Refer to the 1992 Tempo/Topaz
Service Manual, Section 06-03, for removal and installation procedures.
3.
Check again for a "squeal" or "groan" noise.
4.
If the noise is still present, replace the rear brake lining assemblies (F23Z-2200-A). Refer to the 1992 Tempo/Topaz Service Manual, Section
06-02, for removal and installation procedures.
5.
If the rear brake linings are wearing prematurely, replace the lining assemblies with (F23Z-2200-A). Refer to the 1992 Tempo/Topaz Service
Manual, Section 06-02, for removal and installation procedures.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
F23Z-2001-A
Front Brake Lining Kit
B
F23Z-2200-A
Rear Brake Lining Kit
B
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper For 1992-93 Vehicles And Basic Warranty Coverage For 1988-1991 Model Year Vehicles
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
930806A
Inspect, Replace Front
1.2 Hrs.
Brakes And Road Test
930806B
Inspect, Replace Front
2.1 Hrs.
Brakes, Replace Rear
Brakes And Road Test
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
2001
56
OASIS CODES: 301000