Noise at Wheels -- Brakes Applied -- Squeak or Squeal
POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Worn or scored brake drums and lining or front disc brake hub and rotors (1102).
ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Inspect, repair or replace as required.
POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Burrs or rust on front disc brake caliper that would obstruct seating of shoe to front disc brake caliper.
ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Clean or deburr front disc brake caliper.
POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Dirty, greased or glazed linings.
ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Clean or replace.
POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Improper lining parts or loose rear brake adjustment.
ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Inspect for correct usage. If necessary replace with correct type in axle sets.
POSSIBLE SOURCE(S):
- Other brake system components.
- Loose lining rivets.
- Weak, damaged or incorrect brake shoe retracting springs (2296).
- Loose or damaged shoe retaining pins, brake shoe retracting springs and clips.
- Grooved backing plate ledges.
ACTION(S) TO TAKE:
- Inspect, repair or replace as required.