Brakes - Groan or Grinding Noise From Front

BRAKES
BR001-99
REVISED

Title:
FRONT BRAKE NOISE

Models:
'97-'99 V-6 Camry and '98-'99 Avalon

April 23, 999

Introduction

New Front Brake Pad Kits are available to reduce front brake groan or grinding noise on 1997-1999 V6 Camry and 1998-1999 Avalon.

Affected Vehicles

^ 1997-1999 V6 Camrys built before VINs 4T1BF2 * K * XU078781 (NAP - Plant 1)
4T1BF2 * K * XU930650 (NAP - Plant 2)
JT2BF2 * K * X0179640 (TMC)

^ 1998-1999 Avalons built before VIN 4T1BF18B * XU310454

Parts Information

PART NUMBER PART NAME

04465-33121 Front Brake Pads
04945-33040 Shim Kit (if Needed*)


* Visually inspect Shims for neat discoloration. If discolored, replace shims.

Repair Procedure

1. Surface the disc rotors with the "On-Car Brake Lathe" to within serviceable limits.

2. If the rotors are unserviceable or below minimum thickness, replace the rotors.

3. Check any new disc rotors for runout.

4. If the disc rotor runout is over 0.03 mm (0.0012 in), perform a phase matching procedure.

5. Replace the front brake pads.

6. Road test.





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.