Front Brakes - Groaning/Grinding Noise

Article No.
93-24-7

11/24/93

^ BRAKES - FRONT - "GROANING"/"GRINDING" NOISE DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING

^ NOISE - "GROANING"/"GRINDING" SOUND FROM FRONT BRAKES DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING

FORD:
1990-92 PROBE

ISSUE:
Front brake "groaning"/"grinding" noise may be heard on moderate-to-heavy braking. The concern occurs most often at ambient temperatures above 65~F (18~ C). This condition may be caused by the brake pad material.

ACTION:
Replace the front brake pads with improved brake pads and attachment kit to eliminate the "groaning"/"grinding" noise. Refer to the 1992 Probe Service Manual, Section 06-03-3, for service details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F42Z-2001-A Front Brake Pads A
E92Z-2B321-B Attachment Kit C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of The Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 Models And Basic Warranty Coverage For 1990/91 Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
932407A Inspect System and 0.7 Hr.
Replace Front Disc Brake Pads

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
2001 56

OASIS CODES: 301000, 702100