ENDING FRONT END CHUCKLE

Chrysler says that complaints of "front end chuckle" on 1983 Aires, Reliants and others, may be traced to the suspension struts. It also says that a scraping noise on the rear brakes of 1981 Omni/Horizon and Aires/Reliant cars, can be caused by the parking brake return spring contacting the rear brake drum hub. Cadillac informs brake technicians that the 1983 Cadillac Limo might demonstrate a scraping noise from the rear of the vehicle, especially during right hand turns. The cause of this scraping noise is the left-hand brake drum contacting the stationary backing plate. Also from Cadillac, comes information on a brake noise on the 1982 Cimarron. This is caused by a lack of front disc brake pad noise insulators. For all these problems, the article offers a solution.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Babcox Publications, Incorporated

  11 South Forge Street
  Akron, OH  United States  44304
• Publication Date: 1983-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Brake and Front End
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Babcox Publications, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0193-726X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Brakes; Noise; Repairing; Troubleshooting; Vehicle front end
• Uncontrolled Terms: Repairs
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake squeal
• Subject Areas: Environment; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00385116
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-035 752
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: May 30 1984 12:00AM