Some 1988 C/K 10 series trucks with JN3 power brakes (fourth digit of VIN is "D") may experience a high pitched brake noise under light to moderate brake applications. A revised brake pad with a new lining has been released to production after the following VIN breakpoints to reduce the noise.
ASSEMBLY PLANT VIN BREAKPOINTS -------------- ---------------
Ft. Wayne JZ256482
Oshawa J1256582
Pontiac JE182877
Option Part Model Code Year Number ----- ------ ---- ------ C/K 10 JN3 1988 12321447 Under 6000 GVWR Power Brakes
The revised brake pads are currently available through GMSPO.
Use existing labor operations and times.
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