Excessive Squeak and/or Squeal Noise from Front Brakes while Stopping (Replace Front Brake Pads and Resurface Front Rotors as Specified)

This bulletin is being revised to update the models and provide additional correction information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-05-23-010B (Section 05 - Brakes).

Some customers may comment on an excessive squeak and/or a squeal noise from the front brakes while stopping, usually during light to moderate brake applications.

Note that some brake noise is normal. Refer to the Brake Noise section of Corporate Bulletin Number 00-05-22-002F.

Verify the brake noise is being generated by the front brake pads. If the noise is from the front brake pads, install the new brake pad lining kit.

Important: 

1. Replace the front brake pads with P/N 15808204. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Front in SI.

Important: Disc brake rotors should only be refinished if they have adequate thickness to be refinished. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Measurement in SI.

Brake rotors should NOT be refinished if one or more of the following conditions exist:

•	Inadequate rotor thickness

•	Thickness variation in excess of the maximum allowable specification

•	Excessive corrosion/rust and/or pitting

•	Cracks and/or heat spots

•	Scoring of the disc brake rotor surface in excess of the maximum allowable specification

2. Refinish the front rotors. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing in SI.
3. Road test the vehicle and burnish the new front brake pads. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors in SI.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: