Noise at Wheels -- Brakes Applied -- Squeak or Squeal

POSSIBLE SOURCE:


- Rear brake shoe and lining and/or front disc brake rotor surface contamination.
- Remove disc brake caliper from front wheel spindle and remove inner and outer linings. Hand sand the linings and both braking surfaces of rotor. Use Garnett Paper 100A (medium grit) or equivalent or aluminum oxide 150J (medium) or equivalent.

- Improper lining parts.
- Inspect for correct brake shoe and lining usage. Replace as required.

- Brake drums -- damaged or incorrect brake shoe retracting springs (2296), loose or damaged shoe retainer pins, springs and clips, and grooved backing plate ledges.
- Inspect, repair or replace as required.

- Worn lining indicators.
- Inspect, Replace lining in axle sets.