Pinpoint Test A: Brakes Noisy

1. Inspect the condition of the front and rear brake pads. Check for damage to any anti-squeal shims.

Are the brake pads OK?

• Yes:  GO to  A2.
• No  : CLEAN the front brake pads or INSTALL new front brake pads if necessary. Refer to: Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (Front, Removal and Installation).

  CLEAN the rear brake pads or INSTALL new rear brake pads if necessary. Refer to: Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (Rear, Removal and Installation).

  Test vehicle for presence of brake squeal.

1. Inspect the brake discs for excessive corrosion, wear or disc thickness variation.

Does excessive corrosion, wear or disc thickness variation exist?

• Yes  : INSTALL new front brake discs and brake pads.

  Refer to: Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes and Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (Front, Removal and Installation).

  INSTALL new rear brake discs and brake pads. Refer to: Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes and Brakes Disc - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (Rear, Removal and Installation).

  TEST the system for normal operation.

• No  : Vehicle is OK.