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Tech Bulletins: Brakes
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| 2005 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins |
| PD-05-01 |
CARQUEST Brakes is pleased to announce six new rotors for the 2004 and 2005 F150 |
| PD-05-02 |
The abutment clips featured in all CARQUEST D792 pad sets were revised 11/10/2004 to an updated design. |
| PD-05-03 |
The Ford OEM drum for the Ford Focus comes with a sealed wheel bearing installed and held in place with a snap ring. |
| PD-05-04 |
Brake Bulletin ABS Core Policy |
| PD-05-05 |
CARQUEST Brake Pad BMD844 has a new upgraded pad design for the Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztec |
| PD-05-06 |
General Motors has introduced a new “A” body vehicle for the 2005 model year, the Cobalt. |
| PD-05-07 |
We are pleased to announce GMD1084M, GCD1092 and BCD1092 feature double sticky brake shims and match OE designs. |
| PD-05-08 |
Effective immediately BS765 will be superseded to BS787. |
| PD-05-09 |
With the recent introduction of the BCD ceramic disc brake friction line, it is important to recognize and communicate the differences between the GCD and BCD Ceramic product lines. |
| PD-05-10 |
D699 & D818 Information |
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| 2004 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins |
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NHTSA Recall Bulletin - 2000 Chevrolet Pickup C2500, C3500, K2500, K3500; Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500; Chevrolet S10 Pickup; GMC Pickup C2500, C3500, K2500, K3500; GMC Sierra 1500, 2500; GMC Sonoma |
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Red brake light stays illuminated for a few minutes after start up…then turns off.- 1997-2001 Acura Integra All; 1999-2003 Acura 3.2 TL All; 2001-2003 Acura 3.2 CL All |
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Brake Hardware Clip Position - 1998-2002 Chrysler Concorde; 1998-2002 Chrysler LHS; 1999-2001 Chrysler 300M; 1998-2002 Dodge Intrepid |
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Saturn Rear Drum Wheel Cylinder Inspections - 1991-2002 Saturn S-Series; 2000-2004 Saturn L-Series; 2002-2004 Saturn Vue; 2003-2004 Saturn Ion |
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Clutch Release Problems - All models of Jeeps and other vehicles that have hydraulically operated clutch systems, may develop accelerated clutch master cylinder wear and leakage. |
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ABS Grunts When Doing A Self - Check - Honda 1998-2003 Accord, 1996-2003 Civic, 2000-2003 S2000, 1997-2001 Prelude, 2003 Pilot, 1997-2003 CR-V |
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Installing Wheel Bearings Correctly To Prevent ABS DTCS - 2003 Honda Accord and Element, 2002-2003 CR-V |
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ISUZU) ABS Harness Repair - 1998 – 1999 ISUZU Rodeo (UE) and Amigo (UA) models |
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ABS Diagnostic Trouble Code Retrieval - Nissan |
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Brake Fluid Integrity - - All Vehicles |
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GM front wheel speed sensor harness replacement - 2001-2003 Buick Century, Regal; 2001-2003 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo; 2001-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue; 2001-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix |
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Difficult Rear Brake Rotor Removal S-10. - 1999-2001 Chevrolet S-10, Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Sonoma, GMC Jimmy and GMC Envoy |
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| 2003 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins |
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Brake Rotor Lateral Run-out Correction Plates - All vehicles with hubless knock-off type rotors |
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Diagnosing and Measuring Rotor Run-out. - All vehicles with hub-less rotors. |
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Brake Caliper Boot Damage - 1999-2000 Ford Econoline E250; 1999-2000 Ford Econoline E350 |
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Brake Pulls Ford and Dodge Trucks - 1995-2002 Ford E250, E350; 1995-1997 Ford F200/250; 1995-1998 Ford F300/350; 1998-2002 Dodge B200/250/300/350 |
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Resurfacing Drilled and Slotted Performance Rotors - All Drilled and Slotted Rotor Applications |
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Speed Sensor Harness bracket causing noise. - 2000-2001 Toyota Avalon |
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Water intrusion may cause rear wheel bearing noise. - The following models equipped with ABS: 1999-2001 Mitsubishi Galant; 2000-2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse; 2001 Mitsubishi Spyder |
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Brake Service Lubrication - Disc & Drum Applications |
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Low Pedal / Brake Bleeding “Tips” Dual Piston Calipers - 1988 and later Ford E & F Series 250/350 and many vehicles equipped with a variety of caliper configurations. |
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Parking Brake and Rear Caliper Pad to Rotor Adjustment - 1991-1996 Ford Escort; 1990-1994 Mazda Protégé; 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer |
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2001-2003 Two front rotor possibilities - 2001-2003 Chrysler Mini Vans |
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Right rear inboard pad excessive wear. - 1999-2004 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Models equipped with front mounted, rear calipers. |
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Infrared Thermometer used to evaluate brake system efficiency. |
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Scraping Or Scrunching Noise During Low Speed Turning And Braking - 1999-2002 Oldsmobile Alero; 1999-2002 Pontiac Grand Am |
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Traction Engaged / Anti Lock Brake Light: DTC C1225 - 199 Cadillac Seville; 1997-1999 Cadillac DeVille; Cadillac Eldorado |
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Wheel speed sensor may cause engine-control problems. - 2001-2003 Hyundai Elantra; 2003 Hyundai Tiburon |
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Disc Pad Shims - All vehicles equipped with heat / pressure reactive adhesive shims. |
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Captured Front Rotor Design - 2004 Chevrolet Colorado; 2004 GMC Canyon |
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Caliper and Master Cylinder piston bore size determines brake pedal height and feel. - 1988-1991 Chevrolet / GMC C10, C15, K 10, K15 |
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Intermittent scraping noise from rear of vehicle. Redesign of Spring Clips on Parking Brake Shoes provides better support, and reduces noise. |
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Ammco Double Chuck ™ No. 940921 - All vehicles equipped with hubless drums and rotors |
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Brake Caliper to Steering Knuckle Thread Repair - 1986-1999 Dodge Dakota; Dodge Durango |
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Rear drum brakes grabbing when first applied.- 1997-2000 Ford F150 |
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Subaru Forrester Anti Lock Brake Parts (ABS) Catalog Error - 1999 Subaru Forrester |
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| 2002 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins (acrobat files) |
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Apparent drum noise, groan GM Light Utility Vehicles - Late Model GM Light Utility Vehicles All |
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Slow speed ABS false modulation. - SUV’S, Light and Medium Duty Trucks. All vehicles that incorporate wheel speed sensors in steering knuckle and differential housings. |
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Diagnosing a sinking brake pedal on Teves 20 Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) Equipped, Import and Domestic Vehicles - |
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NHTSA Recall Bulletin |
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88-91 Pontiac Grand Am, Manual Transmission, Two Clutch Master Cylinder possibilities. |
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Sanding Drums and Rotors |
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NHSTA Recall of Composite Rotor Applications. |
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Rear Brake Vibration - 2000-2001 Toyota Tundra |
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Wheel Speed Sensor Signal loss. - 2001 Chevrolet Tracker |
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Misleading ABS Codes from Improper Voltage - Vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS). |
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NHSTA Recall Bulletin |
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Manual Transmission Clutch Replacement Concerns - Most vehicles equipped with hydraulic clutch slave cylinders. |
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Front ABS Harness Rubs Against Wheel - 1998 Honda Accord V6 thru Vin 1HGCG1…WA005034 |
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Front brake-clunking noise - 2000 Mazda MPV |
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NHSTA Recall |
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Uneven Front Brake Pad Wear/Excessive Front Pad Wear - All Honda Models (Except Passport) |
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ABS Equipped Vehicles / On car Lathe |
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Low Brake Pedal - 1997 and Earlier F350 Diesel Power Truck with Vacuum Brakes |
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Brake Lights Inadvertently Disabling the Brake Shift Interlock |
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Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Relay Malfunction. Relay is located within the Electronic Brake Control Module (Computer). |
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| 2001 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins (acrobat files) |
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Wheel Speed Sensor Testing 1999 & newer vehicles |
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Red Brake Warning Light 2000 Pontiac Bonneville |
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Diagnosing a Sinking Brake Pedal on Delco VI Equipped Vehicles 1991 and newer GM Equipped vehicles |
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Brake Pipe Clearance Condition Light duty pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles including 1999 Chevrolet Pickup Silverado 1500, GMC Pickup Sierra 1500. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL. |
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When brakes are applied clunk noise evident in rear brake mechanism. 1997-1999 Jeep XJ Cherokee |
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Extreme cold weather conditions, increased brake pedal travel. 1998 1999 Subaru Legacy and Forester with ABS. The 1999 2.2 liter Legacy vehicles are excluded. |
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Brake service on Ford light duty trucks that have not complied with the lug nut recall notice 1997-98 F150 pickup, 1997-98 Expedition, 1998 F250 pickup & 1998 Navigator. |
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NHTSA Recall Bulletin Anti Lock Brake System ground fault 1999 Buick Century, 1999 Buick Regal |
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Low brake pedal, brakes may not release. 1999 Buick Park Avenue, Oldsmobile Aurora, 2000 Buick LeSabre |
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Removing pad wear sensor. 1998-2000 Mercury Cougar, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystic, Ford Contour |
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Right rear brake tube misrouted 1998-1999 Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze |
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The use of tool number J 6627-A for stud removal may damage the wheel hub inner seal. Discontinue use of this tool number. The fingers of the above-Mentioned tool, extend too far down the back of the wheel hub and bearing assembly. The seal can easily be damaged; water intrusion may then reduce the life of the bearing assembly. Note: if the seal is damaged, it is recommended that the assembly be replaced. |
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Dragging brakes on lifted trucks. Any truck with a lift kit installed. May experience rear brake drag or failure of the parking brake to release. |
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Parking brake frozen or inoperative. 1999-2000 Mitsubishi Diamante |
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Leading/Trailing type rear brake shoe systems may be the cause of lack of stopping power, excessive pedal pressure/travel, and increased front pad wear. 90's GMC and Chevrolet RWAL equipped pick-up trucks. |
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Quick check for rear brake shoe contact area. Vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. |
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Snow Intrusion in General Motors rear drum brake assemblies. |
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Re-use of O.E. shims on FWD Continentals, Taurus, and Sable. 1998 Front wheel drive, Ford, Lincoln, and similar vehicles originally equipped with integrally molded brake pads. |
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NHTSA Recall Bulletin. Restricted vacuum booster supply. General Motor's sport utility and light duty pickup trucks equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brake systems. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2000 Chevrolet Pickup K2500 2000 GMC Pickup C2500, K2500. |
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High Altitude, reduced power brake assist during repeated rapid brake applications. 2000 Lincoln LS. Vehicles built from 3/1/99 through 8/9/99 with V-6 engine. |
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Disc brake squeal after brake reline. All vehicles equipped with locating or indexing nibs on the inboard pad. |
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NHTSA Recall Bulletin. Loss of brake lamp switch input signal. 1999 Suzuki Vitara manufactured from 9/98 through 6/99. |
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Power brake check valve hose creating dash rattle noise. 1995-1998 Nissan Maxima. Vehicles built before February 4, 1998. Automatic Transmission only. |
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Red brake light and Amber ABS light on after failed brake hose, loss of pedal or master cylinder replacement. Various Aerostar vans, most common on 1995. |
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| 2000 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins (acrobat files) |
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"Traction Control "TRAC Off" Lamp Flashing Ford Windstar built through 9/5/97 with a 3.8L Engine |
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Brake Grind or Growl Sound 1998-99 Dodge Durango |
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Code Retrieval/Clearing 1998 Chrysler FJ Sebring, Dodge FJ Avenger, Eagle FJ Talon |
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Lubricating Brake Components to Eliminate Noise |
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General Motors Wheel Speed Sensor Code |
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All Vehicles Low brake pedal isolation procedure |
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All Vehicles Severe Duty Rotors |
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Chevy Malibu, Olds Cutlass Wear sensors on pad D727 |
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Chevy Malibu, Monte Carlo, Venture Caliper Bracket Bolts |
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Ford Windstar Parking Brake Release |
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Chevy-Beretta Service Manual Update |
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Pedal Drops At End Of Brake Stop 91-92 LeSabre, Park Ave |
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Noise from engine compartment after engine start. May sound like engine, transmission, or steering issue. |
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Selecting a scan tool |
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Howling noise from rear wheels 1995-97 Dodge & Plymouth Neon with rear drum brakes |
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ABS operations on 4-wheel-drive vehicles 1991-96 4X4 Blazers 1994-96 4X4 S10 pickups |
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"Popping" or "clunking" noise while braking 1989-90 Bronco II 1991-93 Aerostar 1991- 92 Explorer |
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ABS - Headlights or IP lights dim/flicker 98-00 Chevy S10 Blazer 98-00 GMC Envoy, Jimmy, Sonoma 98-00 Oldsmobile Bravada |
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ABS - Multiple codes 00 Chevy S10 Blazer 00 GMC Envoy, Jimmy, Sonoma 00 00 Oldsmobile Bravada |
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Brake-hose wheel clearance 1999 Chevrolet Silverado |
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Rear calipers on Crown Victoria police cars 1997-99 Escort 1997-99 Escort ZX2 1997-99 Tracer |
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Clicking noise when brakes applied |
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ABS lamp illuminates and stores DTC (diagnostic trouble code) B1342 and other codes in memory. Ford light trucks - 1997-98 Expedition, F-150, F-250LD, and 1998 Lincoln Navigator built through 2-12-98. |
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Brake Bleeding |
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| 1999 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins (acrobat files) |
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Rear ABS Speed Sensor Connectors Reversed 1997 Honda CR-V With ABS through VIN JHLRD185 ... VC005467 |
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Rear Drum Brake Moan/Howl Noise 1996-97 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, & Plymouth Voyager Built Before 9/27/96 At the St. Louis Assembly Plant (letter "R" in 11th position of the VIN). |
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Rear ABS Speed Sensor Exciter Ring Removal 1996-97 Honda Passport, 4 Wheel Drive, Model EX |
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Traction Control "Trac Off" Lamp Flashing Intermittently 1996-98 Ford Windstar |
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Ground on Factory Trailer Towing Package 6-Pin Harness Ground Wire 1996-98 Ford F-250 & F-350 |
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Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Contacts Brake Hoses & ABS Sensor Wires 1998 Dodge Dakota 2-Wheel Drive Only |
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ABS Light ON & False ABS Codes In Memory 1994-96 Ford Econoline Van With 4-Wheel ABS Built Through 2/23/96 |
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Rear Brake Cyclic Rubbing Noise 1996-97 Chrysler (NS) Town & Country 1996-97 Dodge (NS) Caravan 1996-97 Plymouth (NS) Voyager |
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Brake Pedal Noise When Depressed 1995-96 Dodge Ram Truck (BR) 1995-96 Dodge Dakota (AN) |
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Removing pad wear sensor. 1998-2000 Mercury Cougar, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystic, Ford Contour |
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ABS Control Module Service 1995 Chrysler Concorde, LHS, New Yorker 1995 Dodge Intrepid 1995 Eagle Vision |
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Clutch Does Not Disengage or Leaking Clutch Slave Cylinder 1993-95 Ford F-250, F-350, & F-Super Duty Equipped With Diesel Engines |
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Anti-Lock – ABS Cycling On Rough Roads 1990-96 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, 1992-96 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis 1993-96 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar, 1988-96 Lincoln Continental, with Teves IV ABS system Equipped. |
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Parking Brake Inspection Guidelines |
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Grabbing and/or Squealing Noise During First Few Brake Applications After A Rainfall and/or When Brakes Are Cold. Ford Light Truck-1995-97 F250-F350 Single Rear Wheel Vehicles Over 8500 LBS. GVWR. |
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Anti-Lock Brake System Lamp Illuminated Has Diagnostic Trouble Codes C1165 and/or C1175 Ford: 1996 Taurus, Mercury: 1996 Sable |
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Load-Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) 1997 Nissan Pickup and Pathfinder |
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Proper Brake Rotor And Hub Flange Surface Contact 1998 GM Passenger Cars & Light Duty Trucks |
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Brake Drag or Extended Pedal Travel 1990-92 Hyundai Excel, 1991-92 Scoupe, and 1992 Elantra |
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Ticking Noise From Rear Drum Brakes 1996-97 Chrysler (LH) Concorde 1996-97 Dodge (LH) Intrepid 1996-97 Eagle (LH) Vision |
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Early Replacement Of Brake Components, Rotors And Pads Due To Roughness Concerns All Fords 1982-Present, All Mercury 1982-Present, Merkur 1985-Present |
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Disc Brake Rotor Pulsation 1997-99 Jeep Cherokee, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee |
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ABS 25 Way Connector Repair 1997-8 Jeep (XJ) Cherokee, 1997-8 Jeep (ZJ) Grand Cherokee, 1997-8 Jeep (ZG) Grand Cherokee (International Market) |
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| 1998 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins (acrobat files) |
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1992-98 Chevrolet/GMC C/K Truck; 1992-99 Chevrolet / GMC Suburban Models; 1996-99 Chevrolet/GMC G Vans; With RPOs JB8 or JD7. |
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1992-97 Ford F-250 & F-350 Built Before August 20, 1996 - Vibration/Shudder From Rear. |
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1988 & Later General Motors C & K Series Trucks - Cracked / Leaking Clutch Master Cylinder. |
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1991-97 Buick Skylark; 1992-97 Buick Regal; 1994-97 Buick Century; 1992-96 Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica, Lumina APV; 1992-97 Chevrolet Cavalier, Lumina; 1993-97 Chevrolet Camaro; 1995-97 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, Venture; 1993-97 Geo Prizm; 1995-97 Geo Tracker; 1991 Oldsmobile Calais; 1992-96 Olds Cutlass Cutlass Ciera; 1992-97 Olds Achieva; Cutlass Supreme, Silhouette; 1997 Olds Cutlass; 1998 Olds Intrigue; 1991-97 Pontiac Grand Am; 1992-94 Pontiac Sunbird; 1992-97 Pontiac Grand Prix, Trans Sport; 1993-97 Pontiac Firebird, Trans Am; 1995-97 Pontiac Sunfire - ABS Light ON, DTCs 46 & 86 Set As Current And/Or History. |
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1998-96 GM C10, C15 & K10, K15 Series Trucks - Proper Installation of Self-Adjuster Actuator Spring. |
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Replacing a defective brake master cylinder on GM Delco VI ABS equipped vehicles - Certain General Motors Applications |
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| 1997 CARQUEST Brake Bulletins (acrobat files) |
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1995 Chevrolet and GMC C/K 2500 - Howl Noise/Moan From Rear Brakes. |
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1993-97 Camaro & Firebird - Uneven Rear Pad Wear. |
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1995 Chrysler Cirrus & Dodge with 14" Steel Wheel - Vehicle Shudder During Moderate Braking at 60 to 65 MPH. |
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| CARQUESTDisc Brake Calipers Technical Service Bulletin |
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1989-1993 Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable
Premature Front Brake Pad Wear |
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Adjusting Rear Import Calipers |
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1988-1997 Chevrolet & GMC C/K, G, P, R/V Series Trucks
Caliper Rattle |
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1976-1994 General Motors Vehicles with Rear Disc Brakes
Adjusting General Motors Rear Calipers |
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Rear Disc Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt |
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1994-97 Mustang with Front or Four Wheel Disc Brakes
Brake Pad Noise. |
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1988-2000 Chevrolet Camaro & Corvette, Pontiac Firebird
Adjusting rear calipers with parking brake mechanism |
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Rear Disc Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket |
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Adjusting older Ford rear calipers that use pistons with two holes or a nut, in the face of the piston. |
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Adjusting newer Ford rear calipers. They will use pistons that have opposing "V" notches at the outside edge of the piston or cross-slots in the face of the piston. |
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Most Ford Trucks & Cars with Tokico master cylinders
Premature wear of front brake pads or sticking calipers |
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General Motors vehicles with a plastic, snap on style reservoir lid
Residual brake fluid pressure |
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1992- 95 G.M. P30/3500 with I-Beam Front Axle and 16 inch Wheels
Front Brake Caliper Contacts Steering Tie Rod End |
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All FWD applications that use disc brake pad numbers: D257, D259 or D219
The brakes make a clicking noise on application or brake release. |
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Brake noise characterized by chatter, clunking, or clicking. |
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| CARQUEST Brake Rotors |
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What makes a quality rotor? |
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What are ventilating ribs? |
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What is a heat dam? |
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What is the importantance of the mounting chamfer? |
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What is the importance of OE Dimensional Tolerances? |
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Why Compromise? |
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