Rattle From Front End Over Bumps Gone With Light Brake Apply - keywords caliper JE5 pin
| Subject: | Rattle From Frt End Over Bumps, Gone With Light Brake Apply |
| Models: | 2006- 2007 Cadillac CTS with JE5 |
| 2005- 2008 Cadillac SRX with JE5 |
| 2005- 2008 Cadillac STS with JE5 |
This PI was superseded to update models, model years and adminisrative details. Please discard PIC3585E.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment about a muffled rattle noise from the front end when driving over bumps. The noise is gone with light brake apply.
Recommendation/Instructions:
For 2005 SRX and STS:
Inspect the front brake pads to make sure the noise insulating pad that is attached to the back side of the steel brake pad has not separated. If the noise insulating pad is separated, replace the brake pads and re-evaluate. If the noise insulating pad is not separated, inspect the caliper mounting bracket for a green dot on the caliper bracket near the hole that the caliper slide pin goes through on the side making the noise only. If there is not a green dot, replace the caliper bracket for the side making noise only. The part number for the bracket is 18047987. The part number is the same for both sides. If there is a green dot on the caliper bracket on the side making the noise, contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for further direction.
For 2006- 2008 SRX and STS:
Contact TAC for further direction.
For 2006- 2007 CTS:
Contact TAC for further direction.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
