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Pinpoint Test A: Brakes Noisy

PINPOINT TEST G189234p1: BRAKES NOISY
G189234t1: INSPECT BRAKE PADS
1. Inspect the condition of the front and rear brake pads. Check for damage to any anti-squeal shims.
^ Are the brake pads OK?
Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G189234t2.
No
CLEAN the front brake pads or INSTALL new front brake pads if necessary. CLEAN the rear brake pads or INSTALL new rear brake pads if necessary. Test vehicle for presence of brake squeal.

G189234t2: INSPECT BRAKE DISCS
1. Inspect the brake discs for excessive corrosion, wear or disc thickness variation.
^ Does excessive corrosion, wear or disc thickness variation exist?
Yes
INSTALL new front brake discs and brake pads. INSTALL new rear brake discs and brake pads. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
Vehicle is OK.