Symptoms
Squealing from the front brakes when backing up, especially at low speed.
The fix, step by step
- Under warranty, ask the dealer for T-SB-0006-26 (pads and shims; it replaced T-SB-0046-25).
- Owners report rotors aren't part of the fix.
- One owner fixed it himself by fitting the revised anti-rattle springs from the TSB on both the lower and upper pins and greasing the pad contact points.
- He didn't replace pads or rotors, and he says the squeak is completely gone.
Tools & part numbers
- Basic hand tools
- brake grease
- TSB anti-rattle springs (and pads/shims if following the full TSB).
Where to buy the parts
Disc brake hardware kit (anti-rattle springs/clips)RockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
Brake padsRockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
Caliper slide pin boots / bushingsRockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
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