| SUBJECT: Premature Front Brake Pad Wear |
| NO: 05-19-94 |
| GROUP: Brakes |
| DATE: Oct 7 1994 |
| MODELS: 1995 (PL) Neon NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT WITH 4-STUD WHEELS WITH SALES CODE BRC CR BRH BRAKE SYSTEMS. |
| SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Grinding or squeaking noise from front brakes. This condition can result from premature front pad wear in city commuter type driving when the brakes are operating at elevated temperatures for extended periods of time. |
| DIAGNOSIS: Inspect the front disc brake lining, as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Pgs. 5-28 through 5-29. If one or more of the front brake pads are excessively worn, proceed with the following repair. |
| PARTS REQUIRED: 1 4797411 Front Lining Set |
| REPAIR PROCEDURE: This bulletin involves replacing the front disc brake lining with a heavy duty lining set. NOTE: THIS HEAVY DUTY FRONT LINING IS NOT REX OMMENDED FOR REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES WITH FRONT BRAKE NOISE COMPLAINTS THAT DO NOT EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR. USE P/N 4762550 BRAKE LINING FOR NORMAL REPLACEMENT 1. Replace the front disc brake lining with P/N 4797411, as outlined in the Service Manual on Pgs. 5-28 through 5-30. |
| POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. |