Canada - Brakes - Front Brake Squeak When Reversing

Bulletin
TSB2233

Issue Date
2005-08-02

Market
Canada

Title
FRONT BRAKE NOISE

Component
BRAKES

Models
'03 - '05 Corolla

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-squeak 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:






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove inner and outer front brake pads following the procedures outlined in ETAS, 2003 - 2005 model year Corolla Repair Manual: Front Brake: Overhaul.
2. Replace or resurface front disc rotors 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 the inner and outer replacement brake as shown below.
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 the 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 the anti-squeal shim No. 2 on the brake pads.

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

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

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.