Characteristics:
- 6-piston fixed calliper with retaining pin
- Brake-piston damping plates in the brake pistons (individual)
Complaints/symptom: None |
Characteristics:
- 4-piston fixed calliper with two bars
- Brake-piston damping plates (connecting plate with vibration balancer) in the brake pistons.
Complaints/symptom:
Brake noise (squealing) on rear axle in model year 2007
Remedial action:
- Install brake pads and brake-piston damping plates at the defined position with respect to the brake calliper (as per Workshop Manual)
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- Check that the brake-piston damping plates are seated perfectly in the brake pistons and the brake pads are positioned correctly on the guide pins.
- Make sure that the brake-piston damping plates are bonded securely to the brake-pad backing plates.
References:
For your information: Changes as of model year 2008
- Brake-piston damping plates no longer used in the brake callipers (pistons).
- Use of brake pads with sliding plate on back of pad.
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