Back brakes growling fix

[Jrl]

If you are mechanically inclined and are capable of disassembling the rear brake assemblies, I would inspect the bushings, caliper slide pins, pads and rotors for wear.

Assuming the parts inspected are still in serviceable condition (not damaged or heavily worn).
I think it would be worth trying to clean the affected parts and sparingly add the appropriate brake grease to the slide pins and bushings then reassemble.
Basically you are performing a brake job without replacing the pads, rotors or other parts unless needed.

This may work to eliminate or lessen the rear brake howl some people are experiencing when backing up under certain conditions, typically when cold.

When they put the new parts on mine , they did it in my garage and I was standing there and as he dismantled the pins I seen no grease on the pins or the bushings. Which suggested to me that it was like that from factory. Just my experience and opinion!

 

[69cuda340s]

If you are mechanically inclined and are capable of disassembling the rear brake assemblies, I would inspect the bushings, caliper slide pins, pads and rotors for wear.

Assuming the parts inspected are still in serviceable condition (not damaged or heavily worn).
I think it would be worth trying to clean the affected parts and sparingly add the appropriate brake grease to the slide pins and bushings then reassemble.
Basically you are performing a brake job without replacing the pads, rotors or other parts unless needed.

This may work to eliminate or lessen the rear brake howl some people are experiencing when backing up under certain conditions, typically when cold.

Agreed and if rotors/pads glazed use 180 grit sand paper to rough them up to allow pads to reseat.

I had a car not long ago brakes got stuck were dragging on one wheel and disassemble pins bushings clean apply Disc Brake grease reassemble been good for couple of years now.

 

[Mark S.]

I think it would be worth trying to clean the affected parts and sparingly add the appropriate brake grease to the slide pins and bushings then reassemble.

Good advice. My only nit is the highlighted word. Where you put it is more important than how much. See this:

 

[Mark S.]

When they put the new parts on mine , they did it in my garage ...

What a treat. Your dealership sounds like the gold standard.

 

[Jrl]

What a treat. Your dealership sounds like the gold standard.

No I think it is a new program, that they have in home repairs. A lot of dealers do that now.

 

[Mrmike]

My new '23 OBX (100 miles) made a noise backing up the other day. If I notice it any more I'll pursue getting this TSB applied.

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