SERVICE BRAKE PART NUMBER (REDUCES PEDAL EFFORT)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 AND EARLY 1988 CIMARRONS

Some 1987 and early 1988 Cimarrons may exhibit a condition of hard brake pedal. To repair this condition, replace the original front brake pads with the new lining material part number listed below.

Owners should be advised that some brake squeal may be associated with the new lining material, particularly in warm weather and periods of heavy brake usage.

NOTE: The new pad is to be used for pedal effort complaint vehicles only and not as a general Cimarron service pad replacement.

Do not refinish the rotors when installing the new pads unless absolutely necessary due to external damage. Light surface rust and circumferential grooves in the rotor faces up to a depth of .015", caused by the original pads, will not adversely affect brake performance.

Parts Information

New Pads - 18015497 Original Pads - 12321424

For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation H0042 at .7 hour for front disc pads.

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