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TSB 05-13-8

07/11/05

REAR DISC BRAKE GRIND, RUBBING OR THUMP NOISE

FORD:
2005 Escape Hybrid, Escape

MERCURY:
2005 Mariner

This article supersedes TSB 05-9-25 to increase the labor operation time.

ISSUE
Some 2005 vehicles may exhibit a rear disc brake grind, rubbing or thump. The noise may be more noticeable during cool or wet conditions, and usually occurs during initial brake application after setting over night. This may be due to the composition of the brake lining material.

ACTION
Machine the rear rotors and install new rear disc brake linings made of revised material. Refer to Section 206-04 of the Workshop Manual.

Parts Block
6L8Z-2200-B - Brake Lining

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION: 051308A
DESCRIPTION: 2005 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid: Machine The Rear Brake Rotors And Install New Rear Disc Brake Linings (Do Not Use With 2001B, 2001B1, 2001B3P, 2001B3PT)
TIME: 1.5 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.: 2200
CONDITION CODE: D4

 

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04-004/05

2005 TRIBUTE - REAR DISC BRAKE GRIND, RUBBING OR THUMP NOISE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2005 Tribute with Rear Disc Brakes

DESCRIPTION
Some 2005 vehicles may exhibit a rear disc brake grind, rubbing or thump. The noise may be more noticeable during cool or wet conditions, and usually occurs during initial brake application after sitting over night.

This may be due to the composition of the brake lining material.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify concern.

2. Machine the rear rotors and install new rear disc brake linings made of revised material. Refer to Workshop Manual (section 04-11).