Brake Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| CLICK OR SQUAWK ON PEDAL APPLICATION | 1. Brake lamp switch. | 1. Replace switch. |
| 2. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Linkage (BTSI). | 2. Lubricate BTSI linkage. | |
| 3. Pedal pivot bushings | 3. Lubricate pivot bushings. Replace if necessary. | |
| DISC BRAKE CHIRP | 1. Excessive brake rotor runout. | 1. Follow brake rotor diagnosis and testing. Correct as necessary. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . |
| 2. Lack of lubricant on brake caliper slides. | 2. Lubricate brake caliper slides. | |
| 3. Caliper/shoes not fully seated. | 3. Reseat caliper/shoes. | |
| DISC BRAKE RATTLE OR CLUNK | 1. Broken or missing anti-rattle spring clips. | 1. Replace anti-rattle spring clips. |
| 2. Caliper guide pins/bolts loose. | 2. Tighten guide pins/bolts. | |
| DISC BRAKE SQUEAK AT LOW SPEED (WHILE APPLYING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT) | 1. Brake shoe linings. | 1. Replace brake shoes. |
| SCRAPING (METAL-TO-METAL). | 1. Foreign object interference with brakes. | 1. Inspect brakes and remove foreign object. |
| 2. Brake shoes worn out. | 2. Replace brake shoes. Inspect rotors. Reface or replace as necessary. |