SUBJECT: Rear Brake Howl
NO: 05-03-96
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: Feb. 23, 1996
MODELS: 1995 - 1996 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

A howl noise coming from the rear brakes at the end of a stop,usually from 5 - 0 MPH. This noise can range from a low volume, toa very loud sound that may appear to come from the front brakes.

NOTE: THIS REPAIR HAS NO EFFECT ON THE CYCLIC REAR BRAKE NOISE WHICH OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS DURING MEDIUM TO LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.PARTS REQUIRED:

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 4762537 Rear Shoe and Lining Kit

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Replace the rear brake shoes, following the procedure given in the 1996 Neon Service Manual (P/N 81-270-6025) on page 5-35.

CAUTION: THIS REPAIR SHOULD BE PERFORMED WITHOUT TURNING THE BRAKE DRUMS (UNLESS DRUMS SHOW A MECHANICAL REASON). NEW BRAKE SHOE LINING ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE REPAIR FOR THIS COMPLAINT.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.