
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont'd)
Problem | Possible cause | Remedy | Page
Squeling and squeaking noise when brakes are not applied | Mal-adjustment of brake pedal or booster push rod | Inspect and adjust | BR-5, 21
| Poor return of brake booster or master cylinder | Inspect, repair or replace | BR-9, 20
| (Disc brake) | |
| Rusted or stuck piston | Inspect and lubricate as necessary | BR-26, 34
| Improper positioning of pad in caliper | |
| Rotor rubbing against caliper housing | |
| Improper installation of disc brake pad support plate | | BR-23, 31
| Pad wear and pad wear indicator making contact with the rotor | Replace | BR-23, 31
| (Drum brake) | |
| Weak, damaged or incorrect shoe hold-down springs | |
| Grooved backing plate ledges | |
| Bent or warped backing plate causing interference with drum | Repair or replace |
| Improper machining of drum causing interference with backing plate or shoe | Replace drum |
| Other brake system components: | Inspect, repair or replace as necessary |
| Loose or extra parts in brakes | |
| Rear drum brake adjustment too tight causing lining to glaze | |
| Worn, damaged or insufficiently lubricated wheel bearings | |
Groaning, clicking or rattling noise when brakes are not applied | Stones or foreign material trapped inside wheel covers | Remove foreign material |
| Loose wheel nuts | Tighten to correct torque |
| | Replace if stud holes are elongated |
| Mal-adjustment of brake pedal or booster push rod | Inspect and adjust | BR-5, 21
| Worn, damaged or dry wheel bearings | Inspect and lubricate or replace |
| (Disc brake) | |
| Loose or missing anti-rattle spring or pad support plate or crimping on outer pad | Inspect, repair or replace | BR-23, 31
| Failure of shim | Inspect, replace if necessary | BR-23, 31
| Wear on slide bushing | Inspect, replace if necessary | BR-26, 34
| Loose installation bolt | Inspect, tighten if necessary | BR-26, 34
| Poor return of piston | Inspect, repair or replace | BR-26, 34
| (Drum brake) | |
| Loose or extra parts | Inspect and repair | BR-39