Brakes - Accelerated Front Vs. Rear Lining Wear: Overview
NO: 05-04-97GROUP: Brakes
DATE: Mar. 28, 1997
SUBJECT:
Accelerated Brake Lining Wear, Front Versus Rear
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 05-02-96 REV. A, DATED NOV. 15, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-97010). THIS BULLETIN INCORPORATES THE USE OF REVISED BRAKE LININGS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 80MM FRONT CALIPERS. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1994-1997 (BR) Ram Trucks
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLES TO 2500 SERIES AND 3500 SERIES RAM TRUCKS.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Front brake linings wear prematurely when compared to the wear experienced on the rear brake linings. Normally, it is expected that the front brake linings will require replacement approximately twice before the rear lining assemblies will need replacement. The accelerated wear condition can be identified by requiring the front brake linings to be replaced four to six times before the rear lining assemblies are replaced.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: Install Front Brake Linings
05-70-24-92 0.6 Hrs.
Install Rear Wheel Cylinder on 2500 Series, 8800 GVW Vehicles
05-90-50-92 1.1 Hrs.
Install Rear Brake Shoes on 3500 Series Vehicles
05-70-07-90 0.7 Hrs.
Related Operation: Dual Rear Wheels
05-70-07-92/93 0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part