INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6: Squealing, Groaning or Chattering Noise When Brakes are Applied: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the brake drums and lining or brake disc and pads for wear or cutting.
Q: Is there wear or cutting?

YES : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 7.

NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the calipers for rust.
Q: Is there rust?

YES : Remove the rust. Then go to Step 7.

NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the lining parts for damage.
If equipped with rear disc brakes, go to Step 6.

Q: Is there damage?

YES : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 7.

NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check whether the lining is dirty or greasy.
Q: Is the lining dirty or greasy?

YES : Clean or replace the part. Then go to Step 7.

NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Check whether the shoe hold-down springs are weak or the shoe-hold-down pins and springs are loose or damaged.
Q: Is there fault?

YES : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 7.

NO: Go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Adjust the brake pedal or brake booster pushrod.
Refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICE or MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY AND BRAKE BOOSTER .

Q: Is the adjustment value come?

YES : Adjust. Then go to Step 7.

NO: Go to Step 7.
STEP 7. Recheck symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES : Diagnosis is complete.

NO: Start over at Step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, /refer to the symptom chart.