Brake - Rear Caliper Rattle

Bulletin No.
93-010



Model
1988-91 PRELUDE



Applicable To
ALL



File Under
BRAKES



Issue Date
FEB 12, 1993



Rear Caliper Rattle



SYMPTOM

A rattling or clunking noise from the rear suspension area when driving over uneven road surfaces.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Excessive clearance between the caliper slide pins and the caliper bracket.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Inflate the tires to the proper pressures. Overinflation tends to increase the noise.

2. Locate a section of uneven road where the noise is apparent. Drive the car over this road, and apply the parking brake lightly. If the noise decreases, go to CORRECTIVE ACTION.

PARTS INFORMATION

Rear Caliper Pin and Pad Spring Kit (two required per car) P/N 43065-SF1-305, H/C 4145934


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.

Operation number:
411115

Flat rate time:
1.5 hours (both sides, includes road test)

Failed part:
P/N 43230-SF1-043
H/C 3408564

Defect code:
043

Contention code:
B07



CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the forward caliper slide pin and the pad spring on each rear caliper with the parts from the kit listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Raise the car, and remove the rear wheels.

2. Remove the two caliper mounting bolts, then remove the caliper from the caliper bracket. Suspend the caliper with a piece of wire so as not to strain the brake hose.





3. Remove the forward (black) caliper slide pin from the caliper bracket. Apply the grease (provided in the kit) to the new pin, then install it in the bracket.



4. Reassemble the caliper with the new pad spring from the kit, then reinstall the caliper on the caliper bracket.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 on the other rear caliper, then reinstall the rear wheels.