Brake System - Brake Noise

Model All Model

Group Brake System(41)

Number KT2008090502

Date Friday, September 05, 2008

Area N.America

Subject Brake Noise - All Models

- Description

Some vehicles may experience a squeaking or grinding noise originating from the front or rear disc brakes when applying the brake. The concern maybe related to the brake pads sticking and not moving freely in the slides due to lack of lubrication one/or corrosion. To address this concern remove, clean and lubricate the brake pad contact area as shown in the article.





^ Remove caliper mounting bracket as required

^ Clamp mounting bracket into vice and clean the rust and/or corrosion using a wire brush

^ Lubricate the cleaned areas with CRC(R) Synthetic Brake Caliper Grease

^ Use grease on both sides of anti-squeak shim if equipped

CAUTION:
Make sure NO grease gets on the braking surfaces.

If grease gets on the pad friction material or rotor it must be cleaned before road-testing the vehicle.