BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE (REPLACE REAR BRAKE CAL.)

SUBJECT: BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE (REPLACE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS)

MODELS: 1997 CADILLAC CATERA PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT VR908949

CONDITION:

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE NOISE MAY BE MOST PRONOUNCED WHEN BRAKING IN REVERSE AND/OR WHEN THE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE COLD AND DAMP.

CAUSE:

REAR BRAKE PAD RESONANCE.

CORRECTION:

REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WITH 2ND DESIGN CALIPERS, P/N 90543586-LEFT AND 90543587-RIGHT. VEHICLES AFTER VIN BREAKPOINT VR908949 ARE ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH 2ND DESIGN CALIPERS.

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GENERAL MOTORS BULLETINS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS, NOT A "DO-IT-YOURSELFER". THEY ARE WRITTEN TO INFORM THOSE TECHNICIANS OF CONDITIONS THAT MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES, OR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT COULD ASSIST IN THE PROPER SERVICE OF A VEHICLE. PROPERLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS HAVE THE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND KNOW-HOW TO DO A JOB PROPERLY AND SAFELY. IF A CONDITION IS DESCRIBED, DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE BULLETIN APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE, OR THAT YOUR VEHICLE WILL HAVE THAT CONDITION. SEE A GENERAL MOTORS DEALER SERVICING YOUR BRAND OF GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLE FOR INFORMATION ON WHETHER YOUR VEHICLE MAY BENEFIT FROM THE INFORMATION.

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