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Brakes - High Pitched Noise

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Number: 88-361-5
Section: 5
Date: NOV., 1988
Subject: FRONT BRAKE NOISE


Model and Year: 1988 C/K 10
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


Some 1988 C/K 10 series trucks with JN3 power brakes (fourth digit of VIN is "D") may experience a high pitched brake noise under light to moderate brake applications. A revised brake pad with a new lining has been released to production after the following VIN breakpoints to reduce the noise.

ASSEMBLY PLANT VIN BREAKPOINTS

Ft. Wayne JZ256482

Oshawa J1256582

Pontiac JE182877


Option Part
Model Code Year Number

C/K 10 JN3 1988 12321447
Under 6000 GVWR Power Brakes

The revised brake pads are currently available through GMSPO.

Use existing labor operations and times.