| 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. |