Canada - Brakes - Pad Clicking Noise

Bulletin
0844

Issue Date
2000-09-19

Reference
BR-00-005

Model
ALL MODELS

Year Range
1990~

Market
Canada

Component
BR

Subject:
BRAKE PAD CLICKING NOISE

A clicking type noise may be noticed when first applying the brakes after changing vehicle travel direction (Drive/Forward to Reverse, Reverse to Drive/Forward). This is a normal noise caused by the required brake pad to caliper clearances. When the direction of travel is changed, the brake pads may "shift" towards the new direction of travel. When the brake pad contacts the caliper, a clicking noise may be heard.

To minimize this clicking noise, a disc brake caliper grease has been made available for use during brake service/maintenance operations. Under normal usage conditions this grease should be effective for a period of 6 months to 1 year.





PART NUMBER INFORMATION:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

There are two types of brake calipers: Floating type and opposed type.
Check the type of the brake caliper installed on the vehicle by removing the wheel assembly.





1. Floating Type Brake Caliper

a) Lift up or remove the brake caliper and suspend it securely.

HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.

b) If equipped with anti-squeal spring:
Remove the anti squeal springs.

c) Remove the brake with anti squeal shims.





d) Remove the pad support plates from the torque plate. Then get rid of dust on the pad support plates, torque plates and brake pads.

e) Apply a small amount of the disc brake caliper grease (1-2mm thick) to both sides of the pad support plates.

NOTICE:
If the pad support plate is fixed to the torque plate with adhesive tape, do the operation according to the following flow chart.





Note:
Do not apply grease to the friction surfaces of the brake pads or the rotor.





f) Apply the disc brake caliper grease to the areas indicated in the illustration.
g) Install the brake pads with the anti squeal shims.
h) If equipped with anti squeal spring: Install the anti squeal springs.
i) Press the piston in firmly and install the brake caliper.
j) Install the wheel assembly.





2. Fixed Type Brake Caliper
There are two types of brake pads:
Type "A": Has a projection on the upper and lower side of brake pad.
Type "B": Has a flat upper and lower edge on the brake pad backing plate.





Type "A" Brake Pad

a) Remove the anti squeal spring, clip and pad guide pin.
b) Remove the brake pads with the anti squeal shims.
c) Clean any dust from brake pads.
d) Apply a small amount of the disc brake caliper grease (1- 2mm thick) to the areas indicated in the illustration.





NOTE:
Do NOT apply grease to the friction surfaces o the brake pads or the disc rotor.

e) Install the brake pads with the anti squeal shims.
f) Install the pad guide pin, clip and anti squeal spring.
g) Install the wheel assembly.





Type "B" Brake Pad

a) Remove the clip, pins and anti rattle spring/pad retainer clip.
b) Remove the brake pads with the anti squeal shims.
c) Clean any dust from the brake pads.





d) Apply a small amount of the disc brake caliper grease (1- 2mm thick) to the areas indicated in the illustration.

NOTE:
Do NOT apply grease to the friction surfaces o the brake pads or the disc rotor.

e) Install the brake pads with the anti squeal shims.
f) Install the pad guide pin, clip and anti squeal spring.
g) Install the wheel assembly.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.