Brake Noise

Disc Brake Chirp

1. Check for excessive brake rotor runout. If there is excessive brake rotor runout, see COMPONENT TESTS .
2. Check for lack of lubricant on brake caliper slides. Lubricate brake caliper slides.

Disc Brake Rattle Or Clunk

1. Check for broken or missing anti-rattle spring clips on shoes. If broken replace brake shoes.
2. Check for loose guide pins. Tighten guide pins.
3. Worn shoe plate or rails. Replace shoes (pads) or knuckle.

Disc Brake Squeaks At Low Speed (While Applying Light Brake Pedal Effort)

1. Check brake shoe linings. Replace as necessary.

Drum Brake Chirp

1. Check for lack of lubrication on brake shoe support plate where shoes ride. Lubricate shoe contact areas on brake shoe support plates.
2. Check for wheel cylinder out of alignment. Loosen wheel cylinder mounting bolts, realign wheel cylinder with brake shoes and tighten mounting bolts.

Drum Brake Clunk

1. Drum(s) have threaded machined braking surface.
2. If necessary, re-face or replace brake drums.

Drum Brake Howl Or Moan

1. Lack of lubricant on brake shoe support plate where shoes ride and at the anchor. Lubricate shoe contact areas on brake shoe support plates and at the anchor.
2. Check the rear brake shoes. Replace rear brake shoes, if necessary.

Scraping Or Whirring

1. Check ABS wheel speed sensor and tone wheel.
2. Inspect, correct or replace faulty component(s).

Scraping (Metal-To-Metal)

1. Foreign object interference with brakes. Inspect brakes and remove foreign object.
2. Brake shoes worn out. If necessary, replace the brake shoes. Inspect rotors and drums.