Canada - Brakes - Premature Front Brake Pad Wear

Bulletin
TSB3342R

Issue Date
May 11, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR

Component
BRAKES

Models
'09-'10 Corolla

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- June 8, 2010: The Introduction has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2009 - 2010 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit premature pad wear. Use the following replacement pads to address this condition.

NOTE:
As with any change made to brake pad material, braking performance and feeling may be altered and could possibly be reduced under certain driving conditions as a result of their usage.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the front wheel.







2. Inspect the front pads for any irregular wear by loosening the two bolts on the brake caliper assembly.







3. Remove the brake caliper assembly and support it to prevent damage to the flexible line.
4. Inspect the front pads for wear.
If the pads are worn excessively, then replace the pads with the new part number.












5. Add disc brake caliper grease to both sides of the pad support clips and the anti-squeal shims.












6. Install the pads into the brake caliper support assembly.







7. Install the brake caliper and tighten the caliper bolts.
Torque: 34 N-m (347 kgf-cm, 25 ft-lbf)

8. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts.
Torque: 103 N-m (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

9. Road test the vehicle to confirm that there are no further issues with the brake system.

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.