Noise While Braking (05-006-17)

WARNING: This page is about the Charger GT, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2017-12-20
Reference number: 05-006-17

NOISE WHILE BRAKING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 05-006-17, Date of Issue: December 20, 2017

CHRYSLER:	2016 - 2018 Dodge Challenger (LA), Dodge Charger (LD), Chrysler 300 (LX)
GROUP:	05 - Brakes

SUBJECT

Noise While Braking

OVERVIEW

This bulletin involves diagnosing a front brake noise and possibly replacing both front brake rotors.

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2016 - 2018	(LA)	Dodge Challenger
2016 - 2018	(LD)	Dodge Charger
2016 - 2018	(LX)	Chrysler 300

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA and EMEA.

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before September 21, 2017 (MDH 0921XX) equipped with Brembo 4-Piston Brakes (Sales Code BR4).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Customers may comment on hearing a high pitched squeal that may be heard from one or both of the front brakes while braking. Noise occurs frequently or all the time and can be worse with warm brakes.

PARTS REQUIRED

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Qty.	Part No.	Description
2 (AR per diagnosis)	05290537AD	Rotors - Front Brake

NOTE: The Repair Procedure involves replacing both front brake rotors if the noise is found to originate from the front brake rotors.

DIAGNOSIS

If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Diagnostic Procedure.

Test drive the vehicle and apply the brakes to verify the noise is coming from the front brakes.
Can a high frequency noise be heard from the front brakes?
- YES >>> Continue to the Repair Procedure. Proceed to Step 1.
- NO >>> This bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis should be performed.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

CAUTION: After installing the NEW brake rotors, keep in mind that braking effectiveness might be somewhat reduced during the first brake applications.

NOTE: This bulletin does not require or include brake pad replacement.

Replace both front brake rotors. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info>05 - Brakes/05 - Brakes, Base/Hydraulic/Mechanical/Rotor, Brake/Removal/Installation.

POLICY

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
05-21-10-9Z	Disc, Brake Rotor - Replace Both Front (1 - Semi-Skilled)	4 - Chassis Systems	0.9 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE

FAILURE CODE CHART

ZZ	Service Action