Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 64

occurs on first
(morning) brake
application
Squealing noise—a
continuous squeal
Squealing noise—an
intermittent squeal
brought on by cold,
heat, water, mud or
snow
Groaning noise—
occurs at low speeds
with brake lightly
applied (creeping)
Grinding noise—
continuous
Moaning noise
Brake
vibration/shudder—
occurs when brakes
are applied
Brake
vibration/shudder—
occurs when the brake
pedal is released
Symptom Chart—Driveline Noise/Vibration
Condition
Axle howling or
whine—front or rear
axle
pads.
Disc brake pads
or linings worn
below minimum
thickness.
Disc brake pad.
Disc brake
pads.
Disc brake pads
or linings worn
below minimum
thickness.
Brake linings
contaminated
with grease or
oil.
Uneven disc or
drum wear.
Uneven disc
brake pad or
lining transfer.
Suspension
components.
Brake drag.
Possible Sources
Axle lubricant
low.
Axle housing
Caused by humidity and
low disc brake pad
temperature.
INSTALL new disc brake
pads. REFER to Section
206-03 for front disc brake
pads or Section 206-04
rear disc brake pads.
Acceptable condition.
Acceptable condition.
INSPECT the disc brake
pads, brake discs and
attaching hardware for
damage. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 206-03 for front
disc brakes and Section
206-04 for rear disc brakes.
INSPECT the brake pads
and shoes for
contamination. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 206-03 for front
disc brakes or Section 206-
04 for rear disc brakes.
Go To Pinpoint Test A
INSPECT the disc brake
pads or linings for
premature wear. REPAIR
or INSTALL a new caliper
or wheel cylinder as
necessary. REFER to
Section 206-03 for front
disc brakes and Section
206-04 for rear disc brakes.
Action
CHECK the lubricant level.
FILL the axle to
specification.
INSPECT the axle housing
for
.