Squeal Noise Heard From Rear Disc Brake Calipers During First Few Normal Stops Of The Day (Replace Rear Brake Caliper Pistons Both Sides Of Vehicle) (01-T-08)

SQUEAL NOISE HEARD FROM REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPERS DURING FIRST FEW NORMAL STOPS OF THE DAY (REPLACE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Squeal Noise Heard From Rear Disc Brake Calipers During First Few Normal Stops of the Day (Replace Rear Brake Caliper Pistons Both Sides of Vehicle)

MODELS AFFECTED

2000 - 2001 L-Series vehicles built up to and including VIN IY526000 equipped with rear disc brakes (RPOs JL9/J65)

CONDITION

Some customers may comment that when they apply the brakes during the first few stops of the day, the vehicle exhibits a squeal noise. This squeal noise is heard coming from the rear of the vehicle.

CAUSE

This condition may be caused by noise being transmitted through the brake calipers when applied.

CORRECTION

Replace rear brake caliper pistons with new phenolic pistons both sides of vehicle. For piston removal and installation procedures, refer to "Rear Brake Caliper" in the Mechanical Brakes Section of the 2000/2001 L-Series Brakes Service Manual.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part Number - 22672889

Description - PISTON-RR BRK CLPR

Quantity - 2

Part Number - 22678482

Description - PAD KIT-RR DISC BRK

Quantity - 1

Part Number - 21019006

Description - CALIPER KIT-RR BRK

Quantity - 2

CLAIM INFORMATION

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for H0097 (Caliper Assembly, Rear, Both - R & R), or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and Time.