Brakes - Squeaking Noise Backing Up With Brakes Applied

BRAKES
BR003-05

Title:
FRONT BRAKE NOISE

Models:
'03 - '05 Corolla

June 23, 2005

Introduction

Some 2003 - 2005 model year Corolla vehicles may experience a brake squeaking noise when backing up and applying the brakes. To reduce this noise, an additional amount of anti-squeal grease has been added during assembly.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2003 - 2004 model year Corolla vehicles.

^ 2005 model year Corolla vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Warranty Information

Replace Disc:

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive 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 specific complaint.





Parts Information

Repair Procedure

1. Remove inner and outer front brake pads following the procedures outlined in the Technical Information System (TIS), 2003 - 2005 model year Corolla Repair Manual:
Front Brake: Overhaul.

2. Replace or resurface front disc rotors with the On-Car Brake Lathe according to the applicable repair manual to within serviceable limits.

Minimum Thickness: 23 mm (0.91 in.)





3. Add anti-squeal grease to the back of each of the inner and outer replacement brake pads as shown.

4. Install anti-squeal shim No.1 to the replacement pads and apply anti-squeal grease in the same pattern as step 3.

NOTE:

^ It is necessary to apply anti-squeal grease to both inner and outer brake pads.

^ Do not wipe off anti-squeal grease if it overflows from the slits in the anti-squeal shim.





5. Install anti-squeal shim No. 2 on the brake pads.

NOTE:
Do not wipe off anti-squeal grease if it overflows from the slits in the anti-squeal shim.

6. Install the front disc brake pads and the front anti-squeal kit assembly on the vehicle.

7. Perform road test.