Alliance/Encore L4-1397cc 1.4L (1984)
Brake Caliper: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Front Clunk Noise
7E166
FEBRUARY 1984
ALLIANCE/ENCORE
BRAKES
Attention: Workshop, Parts Department
FRONT BRAKE NOISE
Information
Some models may develop a clunk-like noise that occurs during light brake pedal application, or when driving over rough roads at low speed.
Perform the following procedure to eliminate the noise.
Procedure
1.
Raise and support the vehicle with front wheels free to rotate.
2.
With a beam torque wrench, measure the tightness of the caliper bracket mounting bolts on both sides. The torque readings must be observed
bolts are being tightened.
3.
Remove any bolts with a torque of 90 N-m (66 ft.lbs.) or less and replace with a new bolt 8934 201 911. Tighten new bolts to 100 N-m (74 ft.lbs.)
torque. Remove supports and lower vehicle.
PARTS
Description
Quantity
Part Number
BOLT, Caliper Bracket Mounting
As required
8934 201 911
S.R.T. INFORMATION
Operation
Operation Description
T.I.C.
Number
S.R.T.
CO. TIGHTENING TORQUE, CALIPER
3-240
3999
0.2
BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT - CHECK
SO. CALIPER BRACKET MOUNTING
3-240
3999
0.4
BOLT - REPLACE ONE OR MORE
Filing Instructions
Record this I.S. Note on page K-15 and file it in your M.R. 245 binder.
