Brake Noise
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| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| CLICK OR SQUAWK ON PEDAL APPLICATION | 1. Brake pedal position sensor. | 1. Replace the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to the appropriate removal and installation information. |
| 2. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Linkage (BTSI). | 2. Lubricate the BTSI linkage if equipped. | |
| 3. Pedal pivot bushings. | 3. Replace the brake pedal. Refer to the appropriate removal and installation information. | |
| DISC BRAKE CHIRP | 1. Excessive brake rotor runout. | 1. Diagnose and replace as necessary. |
| 2. Lack of lubricant on brake caliper slides. | 2. Lubricate brake caliper slides. | |
| 3.Caliper or shoes not fully seated. | 3. Reseat caliper or shoes. | |
| 4. Inspect the linings for contamination. | 4. Remove the source of contamination. | |
| 5. Coating worn on abutment. | 5. Replace the abutment clips. | |
| DISC BRAKE RATTLE OR CLUNK | 1. Broken or missing anti-rattle spring clips. | 1. Replace anti-rattle spring clips/shims and brake pads. |
| 2. Caliper guide pin bolts loose. | 2. Tighten guide pin bolts. | |
| SQUEAK/SQUEAL | 1. Brake shoe or pad linings. | 1. Replace brake shoes or pads. |
| SCRAPING (METAL-TO-METAL). | 1. Foreign object interference with brakes. | 1. Inspect brakes and remove foreign object. |
| 2. Brake shoes or pads worn out. | 2. Replace the brake shoes or pads. Inspect the rotors. Reface or replace as necessary. | |
| 3. Rock caught between the splash shield and the brake rotor. | 3. Remove the trapped rock(s). | |
| SCRAPING OR WHIRRING | 1. Wheel speed sensor hitting the tone wheel. | 1. Inspect, correct or replace the faulty component(s). |