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FRONT BRAKE NOISE OR SQUEAL INSTALL NOISE INSULATED PADS

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1979-1987 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS

Some 1979-1987 light duty truck models may experience a high pitched squeal coming from the front of the vehicle under light to moderate brake applications. Revised noise insulated brake pads (called SAS II) with an insulator permanently attached to the metal portion of the brake pads are now available to help reduce brake squeal. These brake pads are available for the light duty trucks listed below.

Model Option Code Year Part Number

M Van Manual Brakes JBl 1985-87 18014890 Power Brakes JB3 1985-87 18014888

S/T All JB1, JM5, 1982-87 18014601 JM7

R/V, G - 1,2 Under 8,000 Gvw and Manual Brakes JBl 1983-87 18014886

R/V - 1,2 Under 8,000 GVW and Power Brakes JB3, JD3, 1984-87 18014888 JB5, JD5 JB6, JD6 G - 1,2, Under 8,600 GVW and Power Brakes JB3, JB5, 1984-87 18014888 JD5

R/V - 2 8,600 GVW and Power Brakes JB7, JD7 1979-87 12321437

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