2888456 - S30 BRAKES NOISY'

During braking, a whistle or screech may be heard from the area of the wheels. Vibration may also be detected in the interior compartment.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Steer to the right or the left and check whether the noise increases.Noise does not change:Continue to Step 1The noise varies during steeringSee table   S45 
1CHECK FRICTION SURFACESAll OKProblems metOperation

Check

  • condition of front pad friction surfaces
  • condition of rear pad friction surfaces
Continue to Step 3Friction surfaces vitrified or with traces of grease, oil or waterClean, check and eliminate the causes of the fault
Front brake pads damaged or wrong typeReplace pads Op.   3310A60 
Rear shoes damaged or wrong typeReplace the shoes Op. 3320B10
2CHECK FRONT DISCS AND CALIPERSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check condition of the front brake discsCheck the condition of the brake caliper pistonsContinue to Step 4Front discs worn or damagedGrind the discs Op.   3310A54  , or replace if necessary
Front caliper pistons worn or seizedReplace brake calipers Op.   3310A30 
3CHECK REAR DRUMSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the rear brake drums
Drum ovalisation, even if slight, causes increased noise
Continue to Step 5Rear drums worn or damagedReplace the drums Op.   3320B30 
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom