Rear Brakes - Howl at The End of a Stop

N0. 05-03-96

GROUP: Brakes

DATE: Feb. 23, 1996

SUBJECT:
Rear Brake Howl

MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (PL) Neon

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

A howl noise coming from the rear brakes at the end of a stop, usually from 5 - 0 MPH. This noise can range from a low volume, to a very loud sound that may appear to come from the front brakes.

NOTE:
THIS REPAIR HAS NO EFFECT ON THE CYCLIC REAR BRAKE NOISE WHICH OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS DURING MEDIUM TO LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 4762537 Rear Shoe and Lining Kit

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves the replacement of the rear brake shoes with a new lining material.

1. Replace the rear brake shoes, following the procedure given in the 1996 Neon Service Manual (P/N 81-270-6025) on page 5-35.

CAUTION:
THIS REPAIR SHOULD BE PERFORMED WITHOUT TURNING THE BRAKE DRUMS (UNLESS DRUMS SHOW A MECHANICAL REASON). NEW BRAKE SHOE LINING ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE REPAIR FOR THIS COMPLAINT.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 05-70-06-98 0.8 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part