Technical Service Bulletin |
2857 |
Subject: |
Disc Brakes - Rattle Noises |
Brand: |
Model: |
Model Year: |
VIN: |
Engine: |
Transmission: |
from |
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to |
from |
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to |
Opel,Vauxhall |
Astra-J |
2010 |
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A8000001 |
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All |
All |
Opel,Vauxhall |
Astra-J |
2010 |
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AG000001 |
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All |
All |
Opel,Vauxhall |
Astra-J |
2012 |
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C1000001 |
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All |
All |
Opel,Vauxhall |
Astra-J |
2010 |
|
|
A3000001 |
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All |
All |
Option |
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Complaint |
Customer complains rattling noises on uneven
roads. |
Cause |
Clearance of the brake caliper guide pins
and insufficient grease amount causes rattling noise. |
Production |
Greasing process improved, double sticky
foil introduced for 15" rear brake pads. |
Remedy
In case of customer complaint perform the following work
steps:
1. Clean the guides in the brake caliper carrier (1) and the
brake guide pins (2) (Picture shows rear brake caliper)
2. Thoroughly grease the brake guides and the guide pins (2) with
Molykote G-3407 grease
3. Re-install guide pins to brake caliper carrier
Note:
Press guide pin with one hand fully into brake caliper carrier
and with the other hand move/press rubber grommet (1) to allow
enclosed air to escape.
4. While fastening the upper brake caliper bolt
apply hand pressure in shown directions (arrows)
5. While fastening the lower brake caliper bolt
apply hand pressure in shown directions (arrows)
Only for 15" rear brakes:
Fix outer brake pad to brake caliper
- Clean glueing surfaces on brake pad and brake caliper
with brake cleaner prior foil application!
- Apply 3M foil to the backside of the outer brake pad
- Re-install brake caliper and fix outer brake pad to caliper
Spare parts: Part-Number: Catalogue-Number:
Molykote G-3407 grease 93165631 19 48 003
(5g pack)
3M foil 93179863 16 05 090
Labour Times: TC: Hours:
U3 285 70 Grease brake caliper 90 0.7
guide pins
The costs for this repair will be covered during warranty and policy.
For policy please refer to the Policy Guideline (WebPG/Kuugel).
The regular Warranty Procedure will apply.
FunctionalGroup |
H - Brakes |
Complaint Group |
14 - Noises or Vibrations |
Trouble Code |
None |
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