Brakes - Squeak/Squeal Braking in Reverse

Classification:
BR03-005a

Reference:
ITB03-069a

Date:
January 14, 2004

2003-2004 G35; REDUCTION OF FRONT BRAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKING IN REVERSE

This bulletin amends the Claims Information in ITB03-069. Please discard all paper copies of the earlier bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2003-2004 G35 Sedan & Coupe (V35, CV35) - ONLY vehicles without Brembo Brakes *
* Brembo Brake calipers have the name "Brembo" cast into the side and are gold in color.

APPLIED VINS:
2003 G35 Sedan & Coupe - ALL 2004 G35 Sedan - Vehicles built before: JNKCV5 1E(*)4M 107066
2004 G35 Coupe - Vehicles built before:
JNKCV5 4E(*)4M 304066

APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before August 19, 2003

IF YOU CONFIRM:

An applied vehicle shows the following symptom:
^ a "squeak" or "squeal" noise coming from the front brakes, when braking in reverse.

ACTIONS:





^ On both front brakes, replace the one outer front brake shim indicated in the SERVICE PROCEDURE with the one from the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin (see Figure 1).

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.

NOTE:
The PBC Grease will service multiple vehicles, and is considered a shop supply - do NOT submit this grease on your claim.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify the incident by a test drive. Drive the vehicle as described in the IF YOU CONFIRM section of this bulletin.





2. On both front brakes replace the one outer front brake shim (see Figure 2) on each side with the one from the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin.

For more information on how to do this see the BR section/FRONT DISC BRAKE/Removal and Installation of Brake Pad in the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM).

NOTES:
^ Follow all CAUTIONS in the ESM procedure when removing and replacing brake pads.
^ Use an environmentally appropriate Nissan Brake Cleaner (consult local environmental regulations to decide which brake cleaner to use) to remove the old PBC grease and/or brake dust from the "torque member."
^ Be sure to apply PBC Grease (Nissan P/N 99990-00939P) to the back of the pads and both sides of the shims. DO NOT GET ANY PBC GREASE ON THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES.

3. Repeat the test drive. Drive the vehicle as described in the IF YOU CONFIRM section on of this bulletin to verify the symptom is reduced.