Brakes - Front Brake Noise

BRAKES
BR004-98

August 7, 1998

Title:
FRONT BRAKE NOISE

Models:
'95 - '96 Avalon

Introduction

New Front Brake Pad Kits are available to reduce front brake groan noise, grinding noise, squeak or vibration on 1995 to 1996 Avalons.

Affected Vehicles

^ All 1995 to 1996 Avalons.

Parts Information

PART NUMBER PART NAME

04465-33100 Front Brake Pads
04945-33010 Shim Kit (If Needed*)

* Visually inspect Shims for heat discoloration. If discolored, then replace.

Repair Procedure

1. Surface the disc rotors with the "On-Car Brake Lathe" to within serviceable limits.

2. If the rotors are unserviceable or below minimum thickness, replace the rotors.

3. Check any new disc rotors for runout.

4. If the disc rotor runout is over 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.), perform phase matching procedure.

5. Replace the front brake pads.

6. Road test





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty **:

This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

** Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's complaint.

NOTE:
Replacement of front brake pad kit and/or shims is limited to correction of a problem based upon customer complaint and subject to all of the provisions of Toyota Warranty Policy Bulletin P0L94-18, dated October 7, 1994.