Brakes - Groan or Grinding Noise From Front Discs

Technical Service Bulletin:
BR001-00

Group:
BRAKES

Date:
March 10, 2000

Title
FRONT BRAKE NOISE

Models:
'99 Solara

Introduction
To reduce front brake groan or grinding noise on the 1999 Solara, the pad material has been changed. The new pad is easily identified by a diagonal groove in the pad friction material.

Production Change Information

MODEL STARTING VIN
Solara 2T1CF22P7YC261922

Parts Information

PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME

04465-33120 04465-33121 Pad
04945-06060 Same Shim Kit (if needed*)

* Visually inspect shims for heat discoloration If discolored then replace.

Repair Procedure

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

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

3. Check any new disc rotor 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. Perform a 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.