TSB 11-10-29 Front Brakes

[BruceF]

Does anyone have the details of TSB 11-10-29 Front Brakes?

 

[swetrid]

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TSB
11-10-29 FRONT BRAKES - INTERMITTENT SQUEAL

Publication Date: October 31, 2011

FORD: 2011-2012 Taurus, Explorer, Flex
LINCOLN: 2011-2012 MKS, MKT


ISSUE:
Some 2011-2012 MKS, Flex, Taurus, MKT and Explorer vehicles built between 8/10/2010 and 08/02/2011 and some 2011-2012 Taurus SHO not equipped with the Performance Package built between 8/10/2010 and 8/02/2011 may exhibit a low frequency squeal from the front brakes.

ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE: PERFORMANCE PACKAGE SHO'S ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROCEDURE.



The Taurus SHO with the Performance Package is equipped with performance brake pads. Performance package Taurus's can be identified by SHO Performance Package - Performance brake pads, EPAS calibrated steering, ESC track mode/true off, 3.16 final drive ratio, 20" premium painted wheels with performance summer tire compound (P245/45YR) and tire mobility kit and is denoted by option code 12S.

NOTE: IF BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED VERIFY IF YOUR DEALERSHIP IS ON THE DIGITAL IMAGING PROGRAM WHICH WILL REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL BEFORE REPLACING BRAKE DISCS. DO NOT REMOVE THE DULL GREY COATING ON THE NEW BRAKE DISCS; IT IS CORROSION PROTECTION.



NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE INNER AND OUTER BRAKING SURFACES OF THE BRAKE DISCS BE COMPLETELY CLEANED OF ANY METAL DUST, DIRT AND GREASE USING MOTORCRAFT® METAL BRAKE PARTS CLEANER AND A CLEAN RAG.



Measure the thickness of the front brake discs.
If the minimum thickness is over 28.5 mm (1.122") resurface them using an on-vehicle brake lathe, Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-00.
It is very important that all of the machining material has been removed from the front brake discs before installing the caliper and pads.
If the minimum thickness is equal to or less than 28.5 mm (1.122"). Replace the front brake disc, refer to WSM, Section 206-03.
Clean caliper anchor plate mounting surfaces, caliper anchor brackets and bolts of machining material. Refer to WSM, Section 206-03.
Replace the front brake pads. Refer to WSM, Section 206-03.
NOTE: FAILURE TO APPLY THE GREASE MAY RESULT IN UNACCEPTABLE BRAKE NOISE AT LOWER SPEEDS UNDER LIGHT BRAKING.



NOTE: GREASE SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED TO OTHER COMPONENTS LIKE PINS OR SHIMS. DURING BRAKE INSPECTION, LOOK FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS TRAPPED BETWEEN THE DUST SHIELD AND ROTOR. THESE CAN CAUSE NOISE DURING BRAKING AND OFF-BRAKE CONDITIONS.




PART NUMBER PART NAME
BB5Z-2001-B Brake Pad Kit
CB5Z-1125-A Brake Disc
W715091-S439 Bracket Bolt
PM-4-A Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
111029A 2011-2012 Taurus, MKS, Flex, Explorer, MKT: Machine Front Brake Discs. (Can Be Used With Operation C If Required). (Cannot Be Used With Operation B) 1.2 Hrs.
111029B 2011-2012 Taurus, MKS, Flex, Explorer, MKT: Replace Front Brake Discs (Can Be Used With Operation C If Required).(Cannot be Used With Operation A) 1.0 Hr.
111029C 2011-2012 Taurus, MKS, Flex, Explorer, MKT: Additional Time For Prior Approval If Required 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
2001 42

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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company

 

[BruceF]

Swetrid-Thank you for the post

BruceF

 

[willied]

Glad I saw this. My mom's has this problem and we didn't know what to do.

 

[chimoman]

Brought mine in and just noticed they charged 40 for break maintenance

 

[willied]

Brought mine in and just noticed they charged 40 for break maintenance

Well, that's craptastic. It's Ford's problem, not yours, so they should be the ones paying for it.